North Korea Leadership Watch

Research and Analysis on the DPRK Leadership

Jong Un’s Stripes

Jong Un’s Stripes

Kim Jong Un was once described as being one of the darlings of the Korean People’s Army general-grade officers.  Perhaps on the road to succession, the generals’ affections for the Morningstar General has waned.  Perhaps […]

Aug, 14
Party Conference a Coronation?

Party Conference a Coronation?

The 3rd Party Conference (which may begin on 6 September) is one event that will facilitate the leadership system which will eventually replace Kim Jong Il at the power center.  It is not clear to […]

Aug, 11
Party Conference to Be Jong Un’s Quiet Succession?

Party Conference to Be Jong Un’s Quiet Succession?

The 3rd Party Conference (which may occur from 6 to 9 September) may be one event facilitating the hereditary succession system of Kim Jong Un (Kim Ch’ong-u’n; Kim Jong Eun).  Anonymous sources told Kyodo News […]

Aug, 09
Does PRC ‘Want’ Jong Un Succession?

Does PRC ‘Want’ Jong Un Succession?

Two DPRK experts based in South Korea believe that China has acquiesced to the hereditary succession system, centered around Kim Jong Il’s youngest son, Kim Jong Un (Kim Ch’ong-u’n; Kim Jong Eun).  It is believed […]

Aug, 07

KJI Goes to Jagang Province

KCNA reported on 30 July 2010 that Kim Jong Il visited three factories in Jagang Province.  Kim Jong Il’s visit occurred three days after he attended a concert given to mark the 57th anniversary of […]

Aug, 01
Is KJI Bequeathing the Family Fortune to Jong Un?

Is KJI Bequeathing the Family Fortune to Jong Un?

According to Open Radio for North Korea and RFA, Kim Jong Il is currently in the process of transferring significant monies to his son and hereditary successor, Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n; Kim Jong Eun).  […]

Jul, 29

KJI News You can Reuse

On 19 July 2010 KCNA reported that Kim Jong Il attended a performance given by the art squads of the Pyongyang Textile Mill and the Kim Jong Suk Silk Mill.  NHK, citing Radio Press, reports […]

Jul, 23

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