Kim Hyok Chol was executed by firing squad in March along with four other foreign ministry officials, South Korea’s Chosun Ilbonewspaper reported.
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WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange too sick to appear by video link for U.S. extradition hearing
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Trump says war would lead to ‘end’ of Iran
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Iran says Trump playing ‘very dangerous game,’ risking ‘devastating war’
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