US, S. Korea React Cautiously to N. Korea Execution

South Korea has held an emergency national security meeting following news that North Korea has executed the uncle of leader Kim Jong Un, who until recently was seen as one of Kim's chief advisers.Seoul says it is watching the events with concern and will work closely on the issue with allies and related governments.The North's official news agency says Jang Song Thaek was put to death Thursday after facing a special military tribunal.The United States said it could not immediately...

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