How Tyrants Are Groomed In North Korea

Kim Jong-un (left) seated with Kim Jong-il (right) at this week's meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea. Photo released by the Korean Central News Agency.

The Rise Of Kim Il-Sung's Mini-Me -- Andrei Lankov, Asia Times

SEOUL - In October last year, media worldwide reported that Kim Jong-eun, Kim Jong-il's third son, had been made a four-star general and promoted to the position of vice chairman of the Korean Workers' Party's Central Military Commission.

It was taken as evidence that at long last, the Dear Leader had decided on his successor. At the time, it was often overlooked that Kim Jong-eun had not yet been officially described as "successor". Officially, he is merely a top dignitary, even though few would cast doubt on the actual meaning of the promotion of a 28-year-old to a top circle of decisions makers whose average age is well above 70.

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My Comment: It appears that in North Korea ..... the more things change, the more that things remain the same.