The New Regime in Question [06-01-2012]
The North Korean state media continues to praise Kim Jong-un after his appointment to Pyongyang’s highest military post. It is no surprise that the communist state referred to Kim as the highest leader in its revolutionary forces. Maintaining its ideology requires public support, and Kim’s new aides are doing what they have to do. Regardless of what the media focuses on, delivering the people the truth is hard to avoid at this point in time.

Kim’s grip on power means that someone or something must fill in the gap in Pyongyang’s power structure following Kim Jong-il’s death. The recent photo of Kim Jong-un’s uncle, who is vice chairman of the party’s National Defense Commission, wearing a uniform with a general’s insignia indicates rapid changes in Pyongyang’s hierarchy. Will the socialist country become a strong and prosperous nation under Kim’s new leadership? Surely the regime’s media outlets believe that the supreme commander has more than what it takes.
Sadly, it won’t be an easy passage for the youngest son to live up to his father’s name. Political pundits say there even may be a revolution. It is definitely a dangerous thought. Then again, will Kim’s political and military aides continue their support? Politics has been a family oriented business for Kim Jong-il and his father Kim Il-sung.

Dictatorship being passed on to the third generation has been successful, yet there is no guarantee that it will be sustained
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