Kim Jong Il accused his uncle of treason ; North Korea media say he was executed . It condemns him for pretending to support Kim while `` dreaming different dreams , '' and living a life of corruption , ambition , drug use , `` wining and dining at back parlors and deluxe restaurants , '' as well as `` gambling in foreign casinos at the party 's expense '' and being `` affected by the capitalist way of living . '' Frida ##m : This tactic used by Saddam Hussein in building his power . Ghitis : Kim 's uncle was accused of engaging in treason ; now , the military is in charge . Kim is sending a brutal message that he will punish any whisper of dissent , Ghitis says .
Kim Jong Il accused his uncle of treason ; North Korea media say he was executed . Frida ##m : This tactic used by Saddam Hussein in building his power . Ghitis : Kim 's uncle was accused of engaging in treason ; now , the military is in charge . Kim is sending a brutal message that he will punish any whisper of dissent , Ghitis says .