Sep 09 2009
Confirmations in North Korea is nearly non-existent, and even if there was a confirmation, it is usually smart to question that as well. Therefore, in the world of rumors regarding Kim Jong Un and his supposed role and/or authority in the Kim regime seem to be front and center? Granted, it is not so much [...]
Jun 23 2009
An interesting article came across Google News today. It appears the USFK is starting to look at what the DPRK may do in the event the Korean War should resume. This is a very, very scary prospect, and I really hope it does not come down to war in the wake of the increased tensions, [...]
Jun 12 2009
The succession rumors continue to intensify in the wake of the toothless sanctions imposed by the United Nations for the recent nuke and missile tests. A third is said to be on the way. In the meantime, Google News showed some un-named sources saying Kim Jong Un has been named “Brilliant Comrade” as a way [...]
Jun 08 2009
Via ROK Drop:
As usual Dr. Andrei Lankov provides much needed perspective on whether Kim Jong-il’s youngest son Kim Jong-un has really been picked as the next leader of North Korea
Nobody knows who or what will head North Korea after Kim Jong Il. As I stated many times, the only thing certain is eventually, Kim Jong [...]
Jan 15 2009
I saw this on One Free Korea, so make sure to take a look at that. I nearly fell out of my chair when I heard the news. Alas, the “excitement” died quickly. When considering the government of the DPRK, it is mired in mystery, and looking into the murky waters can only give shadows [...]