#58 - Andrei Lankov on the first four years of Kim Jong-un's rule in North Korea

It’s been four years since Kim Jong-un came to power in North Korea. To assess how the comparatively young and inexperienced leader has been doing so far, we had the pleasure of meeting with Andrei Lankov. We spoke about Kim Jong-un's approach to the economy, the relationship with China, whether North Korea has become more stable and the impact and value of sanctions.
For more information about the episode, visit our website: www.koreaandtheworld.org/andre...

[@KingDrudge]

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Lankov in 2015 and he signed my copy of The Real North Korea. A wise and pleasant man.

[@davidmuttillo2806]

Superb as always. Admits when he was wrong without trying to dodge. Tells the truth as he sees it. Easily the most important living scholar on North Korea.

[@woksrandomchannel]

Probably one of the foremost authorities on DPRK.

[@xrach2006x]

When is the next one coming out?

[@eruno_]

How is North Korea more capitalist than China?Can someone clarify why he thinks so?

[@kifacorea]

Can you talk about whiteness and academic imperialism in East Asia?