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

Published April 21, 2020 6:06pm ET



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.

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