Category Archives: Succession
New Perspectives on Succession in North Korea: Is Kim Jong Un the One?
My old boss from NKIDP James Person makes several good points that no one else has raised (to my knowledge) about Kim Jong Un’s likelihood to succeed his father, Kim Jong Il, as the preeminent leader of North Korea: “Kim Jong … Continue reading
Filed under North Korea, Succession
Conflicting Reports about Contingencies for North Korea’s Future
Two recent reports offer conflicting views of the same basic question: what will the U.S. do if Kim Jong-il were to die suddenly, or if North Korea outright collapsed? One report quotes the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral … Continue reading
Filed under China, North Korea, Relations with North Korea, Succession
