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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un 'ordered his own aunt to be poisoned, a defector claims

Kim was responsible for the death of his aunt Kim Kyong Hui, one of the most senior officials to defect has said.

His aunt was married to Jang Song Thaek, who was executed in 2013 as the new Supreme Leader carried out a purge of officials and family.

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