What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking



Analysis What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking Given the hardline official's past provocations, putting him back in play offers hints at Kim Jong Un's thinking Markus V. Garlauskas July 8, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON File photo / MOU The increasing prominence of “first sister” Kim Yo Jong in recent months has rightly seized the attention of the world, particularly amid Kim Jong Un’s reduced public appearances. The focus on Kim Yo Jong as a potential successor to her brother, however, has overshadowed another interesting—and far more ominous—development in Pyongyang. We should be paying just as much attention to the re-emergence of Workers' Party of Korea Vice Chairman, and retired general, Kim Yong Chol. The increasing prominence of “first sister” Kim Yo Jong in recent months has rightly seized the attention of the world, particularly amid Kim Jong Un’s reduced public appearances. The focus on Kim Yo Jong as a potential successor to her brother, however, has overshadowed another interesting—and far more ominous—development in Pyongyang. We should be paying just as much attention to the re-emergence of Workers' Party of Korea Vice Chairman, and retired general, Kim Yong Chol. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

Given the hardline official's past provocations, putting him back in play offers hints at Kim Jong Un's thinking

Markus V. Garlauskas July 8, 2020

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

File photo / MOU

The increasing prominence of “first sister” Kim Yo Jong in recent months has rightly seized the attention of the world, particularly amid Kim Jong Un’s reduced public appearances.

The focus on Kim Yo Jong as a potential successor to her brother, however, has overshadowed another interesting—and far more ominous—development in Pyongyang. We should be paying just as much attention to the re-emergence of Workers' Party of Korea Vice Chairman, and retired general, Kim Yong Chol.

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