The North's state media reported Kim Jong-il's death Monday, two days after it occurred. Before the the news of passing was announced, Kim Jong-un ordered all military units to stop field exercises and training and return to their bases.
"This is a direct example showing Kim Jong-un's complete control over the military," the source said, adding the move also indicated that the younger Kim is poised to become the top commander of the North's 1.1 million-strong military.
And so on...
Above paragraphs are based on newest Korea Times articles about prospective difficulties of Kim Jung Un to seize power. Literally everyone around the world expects it.
If I was to guess and make a bet, I bet there won't be bigger problem with power transfer than it usually is in any hereditary system with several wings of power. Normally parents of the heir have to buy loyalty of those who could try to destroy their plans. If the loyalty cannot be bought with priviledges, then opponents have to be removed anyhow else.
Such game is ahead of Kim Jung Un. My bet is there is already a dynasty of Kims in an Hermit Kingdom.
If nothing surprising happens this will just go on. Unless there is a military coup d'etat and the military modernizes country. But I would not bet on it.
And what do you think?
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