In the political arena of North Korea, there was a high-profile figure - Hyon Yong-chul. He is not only the patriarch of the three dynasties of North Korea, but also the minister appointed by Kim Jong-il. However, at the peak of his life, he was decisively executed by Kim Jong-un for a series of misdeeds. So, what did this once glamorous political tycoon do to make Kim Jong-un so angry? Let's uncover this confusing history.
Born into a poor family, Hyun Yong-chul managed to join the North Korean army and stood out among the troops with his efforts and talents. His excellent performance caught the attention of Kim Il Sung, and he was given a chance to be promoted. In 2002, Hyon Yong-chul was awarded the rank of lieutenant general in the Korean People's Army, becoming an important general in the North Korean army. After the death of Kim Jong-il, Hyon Yong-chol, as one of the important ministers of Togu, was promoted to the rank of general by Kim Jong-un, and at the same time, he was also appointed chief of the general staff of the Korean People's Army, which is equivalent to the high position of the mainland's defense minister.
It can be said that at this time, Hyun Yong-chul has stood at the pinnacle of North Korean politics. He and Jang Song-thaek, another important minister, assisted Kim Jong-un and jointly maintained the stability of the political situation in North Korea. However, as time went on, Hyon Yong-chul's ambitions swelled, and he began to become unscrupulous and even began to challenge Kim Jong-un's authority. According to relevant sources, although Hyon Yong-chol made some achievements in the early days of Kim Jong-un's rise to power, he quickly became arrogant. He was perfunctory in his remarks to Kim Jong-un at many important meetings, and even took a nap and slept at it. Not only that, but on many occasions he has bypassed Kim Jong-un and made decisions on his own, completely disregarding the authority of the leadership.
Kim Jong-un, as a young and promising leader, was outraged by Hyon Yong-chol's behavior. He has made it clear that napping or thinking in meetings is disrespectful to the leadership and will never be tolerated. Hyon Yong-chol's behavior has undoubtedly violated Kim Jong-un's bottom line, making him no longer able to tolerate this former right-hand man. However, instead of taking immediate action, Kim Jong-un secretly collected evidence of Hyon Yong-chol's crimes. Eventually, in the face of conclusive evidence, Kim Jong-un decisively ordered the execution of Hyon Yong-chol. According to South Korean intelligence, Hyon Yong-chul has been charged with treason, disobedience and refusal of party leadership. At the Ganggjian Military Academy in northern Pyongyang, Hyun Yong-chul was executed. Hyun Yong-chol's execution attracted widespread attention both inside and outside North Korea. This once glorious political tycoon finally embarked on the road of no return because of his arrogance and ignorance. The path of his fall is not only regrettable, but also leaves a profound lesson for future generations.
Hyun Yong-chul's story tells us that no matter what position you are in, you must not forget your original intention and mission. Only by remaining humble and cautious can we go further on the road of life. And those who forget their original intentions and have no one in their eyes will only end up ruined. Looking back on Hyun Yong-cheol's life, we can't help but sigh at the impermanence of fate. He grew from a poor son to an important general of the Korean army, and then from a retainer to a prisoner, and was finally executed. It all stems from his quest for power and personal arrogance. I hope we can learn from this, cherish our lives, and never forget our original intentions.