In the wake of Kim Jong Il’s death, many analysts wondered how the next few months would play out. What signals would the regime send? Would Kim Jong Un follow in Kim Jong Il’s footsteps and go through some sort of mourning period? Would any signs of leadership struggle emerge?
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In the wake of Kim Jong Il’s death, many analysts wondered how the next few months would play out. What signals would the regime send? Would Kim Jong Un follow in Kim Jong Il’s footsteps and go through some sort of mourning period? Would any signs of leadership struggle emerge?
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