15 May 2015 09:35:49 IST

N Korea Defence Chief 'shot for falling asleep'

The execution took place in late April

North Korea's Defence Chief Hyon Yong Chol was executed for falling asleep at an event, South Korean intelligence has reported. Chol was charged with treason, and showing 'disrespect' to Kim Jong-Un at the military event. The execution took place in late April, according to Sky News, and was witnessed by hundreds of officials. Click on this to read the full article