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<p>We are aware of media reports that 200 Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
government officials believed to be close Jang Song-thaek, who was executed in December
2013, have been sentenced to death. Personnel changes within various organisations
suggest the purge of those related to Jang Song-thaek is continuing. However, the
lack of transparency means we are unable to confirm what has happened to those who
have been removed from their positions. The UK is appalled but not unsurprised by
reports of executions in DPRK. During meetings with DPRK authorities we regularly
raise concerns about the horrific human rights situation. Our Ambassador in Pyongyang
raised these concerns during a meeting with a Vice-Minister from the DPRK Ministry
of Foreign Affairs in January and we have raised them with other officials in March.</p>
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