Kim Jong-un believed to be behind his half brother's assassination

The dramatic death of the half brother of North Korea's ruthless leader has given rise
to speculation about who orchestrated the incident and why.
Connie Kim turned to some experts for their analysis.
The death of Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother Kim Jong-nam has become an international case
of assassination intrigue, prompting speculation as to what triggered it.
Most observers believe Kim Jong-un was behind the killing, with some North Korea watchers
saying the fact that Kim Jong-nam is in the bloodline could be seen as a threat to the
dictator.
Entering his sixth year in power, Kim Jong-un appears to be cementing the cult of personality
around him.
"I think this is a typical case.
All the tyrants tend to kill their brothers, their in-laws, kin people around them because
they believe this is the only way to solidify his power base because he feels pressed by
all people."
Possibly adding to Kim Jong-un's hostility towards his half-brother,….
Kim Jong-nam had publicly criticized the transfer of power that brought Kim Jong-un to the top
of the regime, replacing their father.
Another possible motive being discussed is China's protection of Kim Jong-nam in case
Kim Jong-un dies.
"Kim Jong-nam has been China's favorite.
The Chinese government has been financially supporting Kim Jong-nam because Beijing looked
to him as the next North Korean leader in case an emergency occurs.
For Kim Jong-un, eliminating his half-brother favored by Beijing was necessary, especially
because he himself did not have good relations with China,"
In fact, government sources say Kim Jong-nam has been exposed to the threat of attack since
March after China stopped providing as much security to him as it cozied up to the regime
in Pyongyang in opposition to the planned deployment of THAAD in South Korea.
Government sources say another reason for the killing was to prevent Kim Jong-nam from
going to South Korea.
A source who asked not to be named said Kim Jong-nam had been called back Pyongyang by
the North Korean authorities for various reasons, but did not respond.
There are also reports that an attempt by Kim Jong-nam to enter the South led to his
murder.
The killing has led to questions as to the whereabouts of Kim Jong-nam's surviving family
and whether the unpredictable leader's reign of terror will enable him to maintain stability.
Connie Kim, Arirang News.

Kim Jong-un believed to be behind his half brother's assassination

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