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Succession In Motion, But Collective Rule Most Likely

June 2010 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: North Korea's planned succession of leader Kim Jong Il by his son Kim Jong Un appears to be firmly in motion. However, we continue to believe that even if the younger Kim assumes power, he will largely be the figurehead of a collective leadership.

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