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South Korea's Park Geun-Hye warns of North 'provocations' South Korea security summit over North execution
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South Korea's president has warned of possible "reckless provocations" by the North, following the shock execution of leader Kim Jong-un's uncle. South Korea's president has convened a meeting of security officials after the shock execution of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's uncle.
President Park Geun-Hye said the South Korean military must step up vigilance along the border with the North. Ahead of the meeting President Park Geun-hye warned of possible "reckless provocations" by the North and called for increased border vigilance.
She said last week's execution of the influential figure Chang Song-thaek left the region in a "grave and unpredictable" situation. Last week's execution of Chang Song-thaek left the region in a "grave and unpredictable" situation, she said.
Mr Chang was executed after allegedly planning a coup. Mr Chang, a key figure, was executed for allegedly planning a coup.
The move - together with the recall of a North Korean business team from China - prompted concerns that Mr Chang's associates were being purged as part of a campaign by Kim Jong-un to consolidate his power.The move - together with the recall of a North Korean business team from China - prompted concerns that Mr Chang's associates were being purged as part of a campaign by Kim Jong-un to consolidate his power.
It also led to fears for the stability of the nuclear-armed state. China's foreign minister, meanwhile, said he believed an "important change" was taking place inside North Korea.
China - which in state media has called for Kim Jong-un to visit Beijing - was "closely watching" the situation, Wang Yi said.
'Business as usual''Business as usual'
"Given the latest development in the North, it is uncertain in what direction its political situation would evolve," President Park said during a meeting with senior government officials on Monday. "Given the latest development in the North, it is uncertain in what direction its political situation would evolve," Ms Park said early on Monday.
"We also can't rule out the possibility of contingencies such as reckless provocations," she added."We also can't rule out the possibility of contingencies such as reckless provocations," she added.
Ms Park is due to meet top level security officials later on Monday to discuss the situation. The president later met her foreign affairs and security officials in a specially convened session to discuss events in the North.
Meanwhile, North Korea has been keen to present an image of business as usual, the BBC's Lucy Williamson in Seoul reports.Meanwhile, North Korea has been keen to present an image of business as usual, the BBC's Lucy Williamson in Seoul reports.
A government official in Pyongyang said on Sunday that the country's economic plans would carry on undisrupted.A government official in Pyongyang said on Sunday that the country's economic plans would carry on undisrupted.
At the same time, Mr Kim has continued with his usual public appearances, visiting a military design institute and a construction site.At the same time, Mr Kim has continued with his usual public appearances, visiting a military design institute and a construction site.
Mr Chang had been building trade with China before his removal led to speculation that a drive to attract foreign cash would end. The young leader's uncle was executed on Thursday after appearing before a special tribunal, state media said.
He was accused of multiple crimes, including damaging the economy and trying to build a power-base.
Mr Chang had been seen as a power-behind-the-throne figure and a mentor to Kim Jong-un.
His execution has sparked fears of military action by Pyongyang as a way to build unity in the country, our correspondent adds.His execution has sparked fears of military action by Pyongyang as a way to build unity in the country, our correspondent adds.