Who might succeed Kim Jong Un: Dynasty versus hard-liners

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be OK.

South Korean and U.S. intelligence do not believe he is gravely ill or that the regime is preparing for a transition of power. CNN’s report that the U.S. intelligence community is closely monitoring Kim’s health is accurate, but it should not be taken as a cause for excitement. The United States always pays close attention to Kim’s whereabouts, activities, health, and who he keeps in his inner circle.