How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule



Analysis How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule Predecessors Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il’s first decades in power suggest surprises in the years to come Fyodor Tertitskiy December 21, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV \| Kim Jong Un emphasizes a point at a politburo meeting on June 30, 2021 It has been 10 years since Kim Jong Un inherited the throne. State media announced his ascension to the country and the world just two days after his father’s death, and since then, he has remained the unquestioned leader of North Korea. His first decade surely has seen many dramatic events. Some of these were widely reported, such as missile launches, nuclear tests and the Supreme Leader’s meetings with Donald Trump. Some were less colorful but arguably more impactful. It has been 10 years since Kim Jong Un inherited the throne. State media announced his ascension to the country and the world just two days after his father’s death, and since then, he has remained the unquestioned leader of North Korea. His first decade surely has seen many dramatic events. Some of these were widely reported, such as missile launches, nuclear tests and the Supreme Leader’s meetings with Donald Trump. Some were less colorful but arguably more impactful. 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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How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule

Predecessors Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il’s first decades in power suggest surprises in the years to come

Fyodor Tertitskiy December 21, 2021

How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule

KCTV | Kim Jong Un emphasizes a point at a politburo meeting on June 30, 2021

It has been 10 years since Kim Jong Un inherited the throne. State media announced his ascension to the country and the world just two days after his father’s death, and since then, he has remained the unquestioned leader of North Korea.

His first decade surely has seen many dramatic events. Some of these were widely reported, such as missile launches, nuclear tests and the Supreme Leader’s meetings with Donald Trump. Some were less colorful but arguably more impactful.

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