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Kim Jong Un increases public appearances in wake of execution | NK News – North Korea News

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North Korean media reported several of Kim Jong Un’s public appearances over the weekend, in what some observers have said is an attempt to show the world that things are returning to normality after the execution of Jang Song Thaek.

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Multiple reports published by state media showed Kim actively visiting different sites across North Korea from December 14, just one day after news of Jang’s execution emerged.

“North Korea’s propaganda department wants to present a strong image of Kim Jong Un: they want to show that Kim is still the leader and indicate that even if Jang passed away, the system is stable,” said Dr. Nicolas Levi, a scholar who runs a site dedicated to analysing North Korea.

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Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution | NK News – North Korea News

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News of Jang Song Thaek’s Thursday execution is a significant development and one that could have far-reaching consequences for Kim Jong Un’s grip on power in the medium to long term. But while official state media will continue stressing the legitimacy of Jang’s execution, the manner in which it was announced is unprecedented and will no doubt send a clear message to anyone thinking of challenging Kim’s leadership in future.

How will this affect the future stability of North Korea? Should we expect imminent, high-level defections? Could this be the beginning of the end?

Experts predict variety of scenarios after very public execution of Kim Jong Un’s uncle jang-purge

December 13, 2013

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News of Jang Song Thaek’s Thursday execution is a significant development and one that could have far-reaching consequences for Kim Jong Un’s grip on power in the medium to long term. But while official state media will continue stressing the legitimacy of Jang’s execution, the manner in which it was announced is unprecedented and will no doubt send a clear message to anyone thinking of challenging Kim’s leadership in future. How will this affect the future stability of North Korea? Should we expect imminent, high-level defections? Could this be the beginning of the end?

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