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N Korea film 'edits out dismissed uncle Jang Song-thaek' N Korea film 'edits out dismissed uncle Chang Song-thaek'
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North Korean state TV is reported to have removed footage of a powerful uncle and key aide to leader Kim Jong-un from a documentary, following reports that he has been dismissed.North Korean state TV is reported to have removed footage of a powerful uncle and key aide to leader Kim Jong-un from a documentary, following reports that he has been dismissed.
South Korean news agency Yonhap said the original film about Mr Kim had already been broadcast nine times.South Korean news agency Yonhap said the original film about Mr Kim had already been broadcast nine times.
But when it aired again on Saturday, images of his uncle Jang Song-thaek, had been edited out, Yonhap reports. But when it aired again on Saturday, images of his uncle Chang Song-thaek, had been edited out, Yonhap reports.
On Tuesday South Korean intelligence said Mr Jang, 67, had been removed.On Tuesday South Korean intelligence said Mr Jang, 67, had been removed.
He had held senior posts in the ruling communist Korean Workers' Party and the National Defence Commission, the North's top military body.He had held senior posts in the ruling communist Korean Workers' Party and the National Defence Commission, the North's top military body.
Intelligence officials also said two of his close aides appeared to have been executed for corruption.Intelligence officials also said two of his close aides appeared to have been executed for corruption.
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it has made the assessment based on information provided by multiple sources.The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it has made the assessment based on information provided by multiple sources.
If confirmed, Mr Chang's removal would be the biggest upheaval in North Korea's leadership since Mr Kim succeeded his father, analysts say.If confirmed, Mr Chang's removal would be the biggest upheaval in North Korea's leadership since Mr Kim succeeded his father, analysts say.
Kim Jong-un took over after Kim Jong-il died in 2011. Mr Chang is married to the elder Kim's sister.Kim Jong-un took over after Kim Jong-il died in 2011. Mr Chang is married to the elder Kim's sister.
He has often been pictured beside Kim Jong-un and was seen by some observers as the power behind the throne.He has often been pictured beside Kim Jong-un and was seen by some observers as the power behind the throne.
Despite his family ties to the leadership and senior status, he has been targeted by purges in the past.Despite his family ties to the leadership and senior status, he has been targeted by purges in the past.
In 2004, despite his place in the Kim family, he disappeared from public view.In 2004, despite his place in the Kim family, he disappeared from public view.
One report at the time, citing South Korean intelligence, said Mr Chang had been placed under house arrest.One report at the time, citing South Korean intelligence, said Mr Chang had been placed under house arrest.
Others suggested he had been sent for "re-education". However, two years later he appeared to have been reinstated.Others suggested he had been sent for "re-education". However, two years later he appeared to have been reinstated.