Economic Reforms and Political Succession in North Korea
Journal Title: Conjuntura Austral: journal of the Global South - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Contemporary North Korea is challenged by two transitions. There‟s a dynastic succession after Kim Jon-Il passed way, with the appointment of his young son Kim Jon-Un and a new arrangements between the Party and the Army. By the other hand, after some failed attempts to reform the economy last decade, transition to the Chinese model is under way. It is considered the stability of this process.
Authors and Affiliations
Paulo Visentini, Helena Melchionna
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