Kim Jong-un’s regime: facing up to domestic challenges, China and the US

In this undated photo released by the Korean Central News Agency and Kim Jong-un waves at soldiers while inspecting a military unit. (Photo: AAP)

Author: Wei Zhijiang, Sun Yat-sen University

After the death of Kim Jong-il in December, Kim Jong-un has officially become the supreme leader of North Korea and the supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army.

This is in addition to his position as the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Korean Workers’ Party, which was announced in September 2010. Read more…