Dynastic Change in the Hermit Kingdom
Geraldine Kennedy, The Irish Times | September 30, 2010
“Commander Kim”, son of North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong-il was raised yesterday to four-star general by his father and appears set to be heir of the autocratic dictator. ++ However, the succession may not be as smooth as hoped, as elements within the North Korean Workers’ Party have expressed doubt about the direction of the country recently. ++ This is not just an internal issue as there is a danger of collapse which would overwhelm neighbouring China and South Korea with a flood of refugees.
