The execution of Jang Sung-taek : power struggle in North Korea?
The recent execution of Jang Sung-taek, hitherto the second most powerful man in North Korea and uncle of its leader Kim Jon-Un raises questions about a power struggle in the leadership and the rise of the military’s influence in the state apparatus. Is Kim now in full control?
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| Format: | Commentary |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/104443 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/20208 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The recent execution of Jang Sung-taek, hitherto the second most powerful man in North Korea and uncle of its leader Kim Jon-Un raises questions about a power struggle in the leadership and the rise of the military’s influence in the state apparatus. Is Kim now in full control? |
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