Top 10 national and world news of the year selected by The Korea Herald editors

The Korea Herald presents the top 10 most memorable local and international news of the year 2013.

[National News]

North Korea’s young leader Kim Jong-un shocked the world by executing his powerful uncle and guardian, Jang Song-taek, on Dec. 12, ahead of the second anniversary of his inauguration and the death of late strongman Kim Jong-il.
North Korea’s young leader Kim Jong-un shocked the world by executing his powerful uncle and guardian, Jang Song-taek, on Dec. 12, ahead of the second anniversary of his inauguration and the death of late strongman Kim Jong-il.

[World News]