"Despite Jang Song-thaek's group causing great harm to our country and our people, there will be no change in economic policy," Yun Yong-sok, a senior official in the State Economic Development Committee of the DPRK, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency on Monday.
Observers said Jang's downfall is unlikely to shake Pyongyang's solid ties with Beijing given their security and economic closeness. But China should look out for possible changes on some cooperation projects.
Questions:
1. Observers say what is likely to be unaffected by the execution of Jang Song-thaek?
2. What was Jang Song-thaek’s relationship to DPRK top leader Kim Jong-un?
3. The DPRK, in an unusual sign of openness, indicated what on Monday?
Answers:
1. Ties between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
2. He was his uncle.
3. That the recent incident – Jang’s downfall and execution – would not hurt its economic policy.
About the broadcaster:
Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.
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