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The links below provide resources for extempers on the purge of Jang Song Thae, the uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.  Mr. Jang had served as a regent for Mr. Kim after he took over for his father Kim Jong-il in 2011.  Reports emerged yesterday that Mr. Jang was executed after confessing to trying to overthrow the government at a special military tribunal.  Mr. Jang’s removal could harm North Korea’s relationship with China and signals that Mr. Kim wants to solidify his grip on power.