So they give the guys on death row loaded guns?
Nuts huh?
9 guys probably used SKS with 10 rd capacity and you better not have an unexpended round on you after its done. Willing to get there was a 20MM AA quad about 50 yds away at the ready for anyone who didn't empty their weapon.
A high-ranking military officer being executed by the lowest of the low condemned-to-death military prisoners would be the ultimate insult the the executed in N. Korea. He died knowing he could do nothing to protect his honor.