“Rumor has it that Kim Jong-un’s uncle, Jang Song Thaek, will rule behind the scenes.”
Reuters is confirming:
http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/12/21/korea-north-army-idINDEE7BK05H20111221
“Jang Song-thaek, 65, brother-in-law of Kim Jong-il and the younger Kim’s uncle, is seen as the power behind the throne along with his wife Kim Kyong-hui, Kim Jong-il’s sister. So too is Ri Yong-ho, the rising star of the North’s military and currently its seniormost general.”
Not terribly surprising. He’s too young and spent too much time abroad to have formed coalitions for immediate seizure of power.
Considering the age structure, just pick the 3 youngsters: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2822160/posts?page=666#666
I saw a report last night that showed a photo of Jung il on an escalator with his entourage behind him, the 1st person behind him was his sister and behind her was Jung un and then behind was his sister’s husband.
I don’t think she & her husband want jr running the show....ever.
Thank you gandalftb for the update and ping.