Alright, first things first. I found out from North Korean Economy Watch the name is Kim Jong Eun, not Kim Jong Un. This is important to know, and the correction is well-taken. The author of the post is rightfully reluctant to post things about the succession, because, (again rightfully so) is filled with speculation.
The song of Kim Jong Eun has …

Confirmations in North Korea is nearly non-existent, and even if there was a confirmation, it is usually smart to question that as well. Therefore, in the world of rumors regarding Kim Jong Un and his supposed role and/or authority in the Kim regime seem to be front and center? Granted, it is not so much now, but the questions still …

The succession rumors continue to intensify in the wake of the toothless sanctions imposed by the United Nations for the recent nuke and missile tests. A third is said to be on the way. In the meantime, Google News showed some un-named sources saying Kim Jong Un has been named “Brilliant Comrade” as a way to start building a cult …

Via ROK Drop:
As usual Dr. Andrei Lankov provides much needed perspective on whether Kim Jong-il’s youngest son Kim Jong-un has really been picked as the next leader of North Korea
Nobody knows who or what will head North Korea after Kim Jong Il. As I stated many times, the only thing certain is eventually, Kim Jong Il will die (like everybody …

A flood of news reports have come down the pike of the Pyongyang regime naming Kim Jong Un as the successor to his ailing father, Kim Jong Il. While the news reports are grabbing to the reader, all the articles I have read thus far admit the sources of these “confirmations” cannot be verified. And with good reason; I do …

Update 2: Kim Jong Un was not named to any important posts as far as I know. After all that buildup, nothing. Although t does not mean he could have been place somewhere, I really doubt anything will come of it.
I am not going to make any big deal of it any longer until something solid comes down the …

Several news reports suggest Kim Jong Il has “confirmed” his youngest son Kim Jong Un will be named successor of his totalitarian regime. However, I will have to err on the side of caution, because there are still some problems looming over any confirmations at this point.
According to the Times Online:
Reports from North and South Korea appear to confirm what …

I saw this on One Free Korea, so make sure to take a look at that. I nearly fell out of my chair when I heard the news. Alas, the “excitement” died quickly. When considering the government of the DPRK, it is mired in mystery, and looking into the murky waters can only give shadows to interpret. Several news articles …

This was posted on the old blog ages and ages ago. I am going through the oodles of old posts and reposting them in their original form.
Original Post: Probably one of the least things known in North Korea is how the inner government works. Sure, a lot of the books, papers and scholarly articles may give some very intelligent …