Jang Song Taek is married to Kim Kyong Hui, the leader's sister.

VOA: special.2010.10.02

The elder Mr. Kim also appointed his sister Kim Kyong Hui, 64 years old, who long shunned the spotlight, as a four-star general and to political posts in the party.

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He is a close associate of Kim Jong Eun's aunt Kim Kyong Hui and uncle Jang Song Thaek and had gradually moved back into more senior roles over the past few years.

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Kim Kyong Hui has held a series of positions in economic ministries and agencies and, before a revaluation of the country's currency in 2009, published articles about the need for the government to curtail market-oriented activity.

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