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Recent Reshuffle Strengthens Military

May 2007 | Political Outlook

Recent personnel reassignments in North Korea will strengthen the influence of the already powerful military. This could reduce the chances of nuclear disarmament, despite commitments. The reshuffle also appears to be aimed at counterbalancing senior officers with one another, and setting the grounds for a collective leadership in the post-Kim Jong Il

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