Kim Is Trying to Manage North Korean Instability

Personal health problems. COVID-19 infections. Food shortages. In light of several potential sources of instability in North Korea, Kim Jong-un appears to be trying to solidify his grip on the country. That’s according to RAND’s Bruce Bennett. It has long been anticipated that a North Korean collapse could occur as a result of a sudden change. But Bennett notes that recent events could signal a “trickling change” in the coming months and years, which may lead to a larger collapse.

Personal health problems. COVID-19 infections. Food shortages. In light of several potential sources of instability in North Korea, Kim Jong-un appears to be trying to solidify his grip on the country. That’s according to RAND’s Bruce Bennett. It has long been anticipated that a North Korean collapse could occur as a result of a sudden change. But Bennett notes that recent events could signal a “trickling change” in the coming months and years, which may lead to a larger collapse.

Personal health problems. COVID-19 infections. Food shortages. In light of several potential sources of instability in North Korea, Kim Jong-un appears to be trying to solidify his grip on the country. That’s according to RAND’s Bruce Bennett. It has long been anticipated that a North Korean collapse could occur as a result of a sudden change. But Bennett notes that recent events could signal a “trickling change” in the coming months and years, which may lead to a larger collapse.