Kim Jong Un may have cemented his power by removing his uncle , analyst says . Jang Sung-taek was the vice chairman of North Korea 's top military body . He is believed to be in hiding and has been accused of corruption. His removal would mark a major upheaval in North Korea 's leadership since Kim succeeded his father , who died in in 2011 . If confirmed , the move would mark a major upheaval in North Korea 's leadership .
Kim Jong Un may have cemented his power by removing his uncle , analyst says . Jang Sung-taek was the vice chairman of North Korea 's top military body . He is believed to be in hiding and has been accused of corruption. If confirmed , the move would mark a major upheaval in North Korea 's leadership .