Kim Jong-Un

[Angelique Callicoat]

Each of the Kim leaders desire their own path or to make their own mark on North Korea. I think this desire is common to most world leaders, dynastic or elected. And given the public personalities of Donald Trump "The Great Negotiator", Moon Jai-in, a former human rights lawyer and determined mediator, and finally the authoritarian, very pro-Communistic Xi Jinping Kim Jong-Un is undoubtedly attempting to figure out how to be who he wants North Korea to be. Does Kim Jong-Un want commerce? Does he want international fame? Does he want trade? Does he want nuclear domination? 

I'd like to know more about Kim Jong-Un's influencers, like his mentors and education and activities (I know, I know...basketball). Could those reliably give us some insight into his goals for North Korea? Does he read or listen to outside news sources? Does he understand what nuclear aggression would lead to?

I have more questions than comments this week. I am looking forward to the discussion tonight.