The troop move drew the ire of Ri's main rivals Jang Song-taek, the uncle and
guardian of leader Kim Jong-un, and Vice Marshal Choe Ryong-hae, Chosun.com
reported.
While it is clear that the situation on the Korean peninsula was unstable
following the death of Kim Jong-il, the news agency makes no mention of
whether the troop moves may have been linked to a possible coup d’état.
“Analysis of intelligence shows Ri Yong-ho's ouster was a punitive measure
taken due to his uncooperative attitude" as North Korean leader Kim
Jong-un sought to tighten his grip on the military, a lawmaker quoted the
National Intelligence Service as telling the National Assembly's
Intelligence Committee.
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