How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives



Evergreen How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue Predicting North Korea's collapse has for decades been a popular topic among pundits and specialists worldwide – albeit normally one of subsequent embarrassment when things don't go quite as thought. Milestone events like the death of Kim Il Sung in 1994 and Kim Jong Il in 2011 led many observers to believe a collapse was imminent, but North Korea's rugged persistence continues to show just how little the outside world really knows. Predicting North Korea's collapse has for decades been a popular topic among pundits and specialists worldwide – albeit normally one of subsequent embarrassment when things don't go quite as thought. Milestone events like the death of Kim Il Sung in 1994 and Kim Jong Il in 2011 led many observers to believe a collapse was imminent, but North Korea's rugged persistence continues to show just how little the outside world really knows. 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 long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime

Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2014

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

Eric Lafforgue

Predicting North Korea's collapse has for decades been a popular topic among pundits and specialists worldwide – albeit normally one of subsequent embarrassment when things don't go quite as thought.

Milestone events like the death of Kim Il Sung in 1994 and Kim Jong Il in 2011 led many observers to believe a collapse was imminent, but North Korea's rugged persistence continues to show just how little the outside world really knows.

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