North Korea to Shift to Collective Rule
Following the death of longtime North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, power will be shared among Kim's successor and son, Kim Jong-un, the younger Kim's uncle, and the military (Reuters), a source with close ties to Pyongyang reportedly said. The inexperienced Kim Jong-un will be the head of the ruling coalition.
Will Kim Jong-il's twenty-seven-year-old son assume power in a smooth transition or is a destabilizing succession struggle ahead for reclusive North Korea? In this CFR Interview, CFR's Scott Snyder says the next few weeks will provide crucial signals.
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