Beyond Rodman: What’s at Stake in North Korea’s Power Struggle

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On Wednesday, North Korea announced its first set of rubber-stamp elections since Kim Jong Un came to power. The news comes about a month after the young leader had his influential uncle, Jang Song Thaek, executed on treason charges.

Beijing correspondent Emily Rauhala explains what you need to know about North Korea’s leadership.

On Wednesday, North Korea announced its first set of rubber-stamp elections since Kim Jong Un came to power. The news comes about a month after the young leader had his influential uncle, Jang Song Thaek, executed on treason charges.

Beijing correspondent Emily Rauhala explains what you need to know about North Korea’s leadership.