Hyon Yong-chol vs Jose Miguel Gomez

Hyon Yong-chol was appointed Minister of the People's Armed Forces (Defense Minister) of North Korea in 2012 by Kim Jong-un. He oversaw the military's operations and modernization efforts during a period of heightened tensions with South Korea and the United States.

Hyon Yong-chol was demoted from his position as Minister of the People's Armed Forces in 2014, reportedly due to poor performance or political infighting. He was replaced by Pak Yong-sik, but later reinstated briefly before his execution.

Hyon Yong-chol was reportedly executed in April 2015 by anti-aircraft gun fire, according to South Korean intelligence. The execution was allegedly ordered by Kim Jong-un for disloyalty, including falling asleep during a military event and challenging the leader's authority.

Jose Miguel Gomez was elected as the second president of Cuba, representing the Liberal Party. His victory marked a peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the young republic.

As president, Gomez ordered the military suppression of the Negro Rebellion, an uprising of Afro-Cubans protesting discrimination. The rebellion was crushed with heavy casualties, and Gomez's actions were criticized for their brutality.

Gomez was implicated in a major corruption scandal involving fraudulent contracts and embezzlement. The scandal led to US intervention under the Platt Amendment, damaging Cuba's sovereignty and Gomez's reputation.

After losing the 1916 election, Gomez led a failed coup attempt against President Menocal. The coup was defeated, and Gomez fled into exile in the United States to avoid prosecution.