The new leader of the DPRK will share power with the generals
As reported by The Daily Telegraph, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s military leadership, led by 65-year-old Chan Son Tak, Kim Jong Il's son-in-law, has already sworn allegiance to Kim Jong-un. At the same time, sources exclude the probability of a military coup in the country.
But since Kim Jong Eun was declared his heir to his father only in 2010, the sole head of North Korea cannot receive the sole authority like Kim Jong Il. Partial reins of power will take the Military Council, which is headed by Chan Song So.
In addition, the British edition explains why the DPRK was tested short-range missiles immediately after the death of Kim Jong-il. According to sources, the tests should have served as a warning to the United States against making rash decisions and steps towards the country. At the same time, Pyongyang does not intend to escalate the situation in the region.
Recall that on December 17, Kim Jong Il passed away on 70. The authorities of the country reported this only after two days. The cause of the North Korean leader’s death was a massive heart attack, which was caused by stress and overwork.
DPRK television on Monday transmitted mourning on behalf of all authorities to the citizens of the country. In this address, Kim Jong Eun was named the successor and "the great continuer of his father's business." On the world stage, he appeared a little over a year ago and since then he has been constantly beside his father at all official events.
After the news of the death of the North Korean leader in neighboring countries, they prepared for the worst. For example, in South Korea, the Armed Forces of the country were put on high alert. To be prepared for unforeseen situations, the Japanese government called on Yoshihiko Noda, the country's prime minister.
But the United States, on the contrary, was very happy about the death of Kim Jong Il. John McCain, an American Republican senator, said the world would be better without this leader. Mitt Romney, also a Republican, suggested using this situation to change regime in the DPRK. McCain recalled that the people of North Korea have been living under the most severe totalitarian regime for more than 60 years. Now, according to the senator, "historical the opportunity to "unite the South Korean and North Korean peoples, thereby strengthening security in the region. The initiator of such transformations, according to McCain, should be America with the support of China.
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