[정치/군사] The Sister: The extraordinary story of <em>Kim</em> Yo <em>Jong</em>, the most powerful woman in North Korea

...jaw-dropping account of the spectacular rise of <em>Kim</em> Yo <em>Jong</em>, de-facto deputy to her brother, Supreme Leader <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> Un, and the most powerful woman in North Korea. In 2022, in a particularly fiery speech, <em>Kim</em> Yo <em>Jong</em> threatened to nuke South Korea, reminding the world of the dangers posed by her state. But how did the youngest daughter of Dear Leader <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Il</em>, his ‘sweet princess’, become the ruthless...

[학위논문] 북한당국의 인민반 기능 활용 변화상 연구 : 통제와 협력의 이중 전략

...to examine how Inminban (people’s units) have functioned as a core mechanism for <em>regime</em> stability. Since their establishment as administrative and community organizations under the People’s Committees following liberation, Inminban have continuously evolved under the leadership of <em>Kim</em> <em>Il</em>-sung, <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em>, and <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-un, adapting to the demands of each era. Through this process, Inminban have transitioned...

[학술논문] Political Economy of North Korea’s WMD Venture and Its Strategic Implications

...one-man dictatorship. However, the <em>regime</em>’s inflexibility has retarded its economic transformation despite the severe economic plight during the mid-1900s. Transition to a market economy could put the hierarchical ruling system in danger of experiencing a serious <em>regime</em> crisis. The dilemma of having to choose between maintaining internal stability and guaranteeing the <em>regime</em> security has driven the North...

[학위논문] 북한의 핵인식과 정책 변화 동인 연구: 6자회담 이탈 전후 시기를 중심으로

...emergence of U.S.-China strategic rivalry, the stalling of the Six-Party Talks, and delays in North Korea’s delisting from the U.S. terrorism sponsor list-as well as internal instability stemming from <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em>’s stroke and leadership succession concerns. Perceiving the collapse of denuclearization efforts, North Korea escalated nuclear development, conducting a second test and unveiling its uranium enrichment...

[학술논문] ‘천안함’ 사건 이후의 한반도 정세

...North Korea led by the ailing demigod ruler <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> <em>Il</em> continues to withstand the international pressure, it looks true too that North Korea’s own survival is becoming increasingly more risky as China, North Korea’s only remaining ally, is finding the price, not merely economic but diplomatic and political as well, to support North Korea’s wayward <em>regime</em> running exorbitantly out of control. It may...

[학술논문] Changes in North Korea’s Elite Structure: A Comparison with the Soviet Union

...their ruling system and to give up their privilege under new <em>regime</em> if their future is uncertain, due to new challenger's coming. The North Korean power elite are not very different from their counterparts in the former Soviet Union. But their future choice in the period transition from the sudden or natural collapse of <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em> <em>Regime</em> will very different with the former Soviet Nomenklatura member's...

[국내] U.S. Contingency Plan for North Korea’s <em>Regime</em> Collapse

...condition in North Korea, the <em>regime</em> under <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em> survived against all odds in the 1990s and 2000s. However, <em>Kim</em>’s deteriorating health after a stroke in 2008 has raised speculation of impending <em>regime</em> change, if not collapse, in the North. Growing numbers among concerned parties agree with the necessity of preparation for a violent change in North Korea after <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em>’s demise. The U.S. priorities...

[국내] 김정은 정권의 ‘새 세기 산업혁명’ 추진 동향과 전망

...In particular, <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-un emphasized his will to build a knowledge-based economic powerhouse by continuing to promote the 'Industrial Revolution of the New Century', which was driven by '<em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em>'s resolute decision', and innovating the overall industry with cutting-edge technologies such as information technology, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Therefore, <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-un <em>regime</em> adjusted its science...

[국내] 배급과 시장의 충돌' : 북한 양곡유통제도 변화의 정치경제동학

...Recently, the <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-un <em>regime</em> switched the grain distribution system from a rationing market system to grain monopoly system. This was due to a sharp drop in per capita supply and a surge in market prices starting around 2020. <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em>’s <em>regime</em> had also pushed for a grain monopoly system before, but unlike the past, this time it is done after a long period of preparation. First, the <em>regime</em> reorganized...

[국내] 김정은 정권의 군부 통제 강화: 군정지도부의 기능과 역할

...potential resistance or rebellion from the military within the relatively stable <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-Un <em>regime</em>; and 3) to alleviate governance burdens by curtailing negative military functions a midst the Korean People's Army's multiple challenges. This underscores that managing the military remains pivotal for the <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em> Un <em>regime</em>, and its operations will serve as a significant indicator for future shifts in...

[국내] 김정은 시기 군에 대한 당적 지도와 통제

...the <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-un <em>regime</em> has taken measures to normalize the party's status as part of the establishment of a normal socialist political system. And these measures appeared to strengthen party leadership and control over the military. As a result, the status of the North Korean military was relatively weakened compared to the military system during the <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-<em>il</em> period. The <em>Kim</em> <em>Jong</em>-un <em>regime</em> used...