In this exclusive analysis, Luke Herman uses the “North Korea Leadership Tracker” to assess what has been going on inside North Korean political circles over the past four months.

Leadership data: Main findings

– In quarter one of 2013 (Q1), Kim Jong Un focused predominantly on visiting military bases and overseeing military exercises, appearing increasingly alongside a new group of military faces during his domestic guidance visits.

– As a result of a strong military focus, economic issues were left primarily to former Premier Choe Yong Rim and newly appointed Premier Pak Pong Ju during Q1 of appearances.

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