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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAny thoughts about a possible coup in N. Korea?
Hypothetically, if he was assassinated by one of his generals, someone would have to be in charge. Maybe there are some that do not want war but think one might be coming and want to avoid it. How likely there to be a drawn out fight for that position?
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Any thoughts about a possible coup in N. Korea? (Original Post)
Flaleftist
Aug 2017
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Lint Head
(15,064 posts)1. In 2013 when NK threatened to shoot missiles at Guam the was no
coup. There is no real reason to think it will happen now.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)3. There was an attempted coup in 2013
That's why Kim Jong-un executed his uncle for treason.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)5. Exactly. Attempted.
DavidDvorkin
(20,054 posts)2. I've been expecting it for years
Kim must be doing a good job of eliminating any generals with sufficient courage and support to consider a coup.
dalton99a
(86,454 posts)4. The security apparatus in charge of his protection is large and extensive