Kim Jong-un’s staying power

The World

Ten years into his rule, Kim Jong-un has demonstrated an ability to maintain control of North Korea despite economic shocks and diplomatic isolation. Host Carol Hills speaks with journalist Barbara Demick, author of, “Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea,” about the young man who, in 2011, was expected to fail due to his youth and inexperience, but now holds a firm grip on power.  

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