Home Policy Changes in North Korea and its Possible Impac t on the Situation in North-East Asia

In: Ežegodnik IMI: Institute for international studies yearbook, Heft 4, S. 110-117

Abstract

The article describes main events in the political life of North Korea after Kim Chen-In rise to power, his struggle with military leadership and attempts to strengthen the role of North Korea Labour Party accompanied by further indoctrination of the people. Main problems of economic development and the prospect of market regulation implementation are being assessed. Instability of the regime and attempts of South Korea, Japan and US pressurize North Korea along with nuclear problem being far from settlement is considered as one of main geopolitical threats in the North-East Asia.