North Korean minister of defense executed

[abaris]

Who knows what the real reasons are. I still don't get why no one assassinates this guy.

Because he and his ancestors are like gods to his people. A friend and work collegue of mine travelled to North Korea the other year and visited the burial site of the Kims. People go there in masses. Not because they have to, although that happens with organised groups, but because they really want to.

Never underestimate indoctrination. The Kims have set up a religion, centered on their own persons. And it's even more sophisticated than the tricks Stalin, Hitler or Mao pulled, since the Kims use ancient Korean lore to their advantage.