“not so sure about the military’s role though”
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I don’t think KJU has much real power, it’s all his uncle, aunt, and the Army imho
He’s just a figurehead for the most part, and the Army needs him to perpetuate the Kim ‘diety’ myth.
But of course has consolidated increasing power by killing generals who look at him the wrong way
Living in Asia I’m familiar with how important it is for political leaders here to have the military on their side to stay in power or get things done - but not running off at the mouth! That’s something anyone can do.
The military is also not all powerful in that if the leader loses face, they do too. Until they are ready to take over themselves, anyway, and I don’t think that is in the cards for NK - not with that personality cult. Not impossible though - “nasty imperialists” could assassinate him.
The other thing is, the military brass must realize that in the event of an actual war, the first thing to be taken out will be C&C, meaning them.