Would North Korea's Generals Turn Against Kim Jong Un?

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Gordon G. Chang, Daily Beast: North Korea’s Generals Could Turn Against Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un is making a habit of killing off his most senior military leaders. He thinks that will keep them in line, but it could be making some very powerful enemies.

Heavy are the burdens of the men wearing four stars in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Ri Yong Gil, the chief of the General Staff of the North Korean military, has been executed, according to Yonhap News Agency and Reuters. CNN reports that a South Korean government source confirms the top general was put to death.

The general, according to CNN, was killed for “factionalism, misuse of authority, and corruption.”

Kim’s increasing willingness to execute some of the most senior figures in his military would suggest the young leader is struggling to impose control. Analysts are beginning to wonder how much more the military will put up with.

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WNU Editor: I doubt that the Generals would turn against Kim Jong Un. The Secret Police in societies like North Korea are so institutionalized and pervasive that any possibility of revolt is always quickly identified and crushed.