While North Korea watchers ponder the whereabouts of Kim Jong Un’s former right-hand man, speculation has emerged that he, and Jang Song Thaek, may have been alienated from the young leader in late November to legitimize the so-called “lineage of Paektu.”
Looking back, a transitory event may have taken place on November 30 – in the absence of both Choe Ryong Hae and Jang.
While North Korea watchers ponder the whereabouts of Kim Jong Un’s former right-hand man, speculation has emerged that he, and Jang Song Thaek, may have been alienated from the young leader in late November to legitimize the so-called “lineage of Paektu.”
Looking back, a transitory event may have taken place on November 30 – in the absence of both Choe Ryong Hae and Jang.
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