North Korea after Kim Jong-Il: Implications for East Asian Security
Rajaram Panda
Victoria Tuke
Archive data: Person was Research Fellow at IDSA from January 2009 to January 2012 Joined IDSA January 2009 Expertise Japan’s Foreign and Economic Policy, Security and Strategic Perspectives, Resource Diplomacy,… Continue reading North Korea after Kim Jong-Il: Implications for East Asian Security read more
Archive data: Person was Visiting Fellow at IDSA Vicky Tuke is a final-year PhD scholar at the University of Warwick, UK where she is analysing Japanese foreign policy towards India.… Continue reading North Korea after Kim Jong-Il: Implications for East Asian Security read more
The demise of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il on December 17, 2011 has introduced a new dimension to the security situation in Northeast Asia. Though the fragility of peace is a cause of concern, it does not warrant any rash intervention by the international community, particularly the Big Four nations – the US, China, Japan and Russia. So far, the transfer of power to Kim’s youngest son, Kim Jong-un, appears to be smooth. However, there is an element of uncertainty lurking behind this transition of power. The future of East Asian security would largely be shaped by developments that unfold in the Korean peninsula.
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Keywords: North Korea
