Ghitis accused his uncle of betrayal ; Jang media say uncle was executed . Ghitis : More likely , however , Kim is consolidating power , much like Hussein did in 1979 . This tactic used by Kim Jong Un in consolidating his power . Kim Jong Un : Kim 's uncle was accused of living in depravity ; now , the military is in charge . Kim is sending a brutal message that he will punish any whisper of dissent , Ghitis says .
Ghitis accused his uncle of betrayal ; Jang media say uncle was executed . Ghitis : This tactic used by Kim Jong Un in consolidating his power . Kim Jong Un : Kim 's uncle was accused of living in depravity ; now , the military is in charge . Kim is sending a brutal message that he will punish any whisper of dissent , Ghitis says .