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North Korean execution 'will not alter trade goals'
Source: BBC
15 December 2013 Last updated at 14:38 GMT
North Korean execution 'will not alter trade goals'
North Korea's execution of senior figure Chang Song-thaek will not alter its economic goals, an official said.
Mr Chang, uncle of leader Kim Jong-un, had been building trade with China before his removal led to speculation a drive to attract foreign cash will end.
Foreign investment is seen as crucial to North Korea's fragile economy.
Kim Kyong-hui, Mr Chang's wife and Mr Kim's aunt, was meanwhile named on a state committee - signalling she remains safe within the ruling dynasty.
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North Korean execution 'will not alter trade goals'
North Korea's execution of senior figure Chang Song-thaek will not alter its economic goals, an official said.
Mr Chang, uncle of leader Kim Jong-un, had been building trade with China before his removal led to speculation a drive to attract foreign cash will end.
Foreign investment is seen as crucial to North Korea's fragile economy.
Kim Kyong-hui, Mr Chang's wife and Mr Kim's aunt, was meanwhile named on a state committee - signalling she remains safe within the ruling dynasty.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25391160
