What Happens to North Korea if Kim Jong-Un Dies? Nuclear Weapons, Disappearances & the Kim Family

Recently, North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un made headlines for something unexpected, he went missing.
For weeks, no one saw him in public & the North Korean media & government said nothing about where he was.
It became massive international news & rumours started swirling. Is Kim Jong-un dead? Is he in a coma? Did he have an operation that went badly? Has Kim Jong-un caught coronavirus?
But, they weren’t the only questions being asked.
If Kim’s no longer the Supreme Leader what happens next & would it be the end of North Korea as we know it?
I decided to get in touch with some experts to find out more about North Korea itself & what the future holds.
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Reporting/Producing/GFX by Nicholas Maher, Behind the News
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Special thanks to:
Bill Birtles - China Correspondent, ABC
Dr Malcolm Davis - Senior Analyst in Defence, Strategy & Capability, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Dr Leonid Petrov - Korean Studies Researcher, Lecturer, ICMS & Visiting Fellow, ANU
Sean King, Senior VP, Park Strategies & Affiliated Scholar at University of Notre Dame Liu Institute
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[@say_official_ty]

the only reason why his sister is on his side most of time over the year's, because she doesn't wanna get killed

[@TheRantingCabbie]

His sister always has that look on her face like she's up to something.

[@xIMTHESWAGGEYXX]

His sister is playing nice then she’ll have him eliminated

[@awabmakhlouf6722]

feel bad for that horse 1:20

[@newspaperbin6763]

1:13 Kim accidentally drops his book on the nuclear button...

[@DanTraa]

Imagine if his sister took over the country, and literally open up North Korea to the world. Changing North Korea transform it into a new place like any other country in the world. That would be epic

[@AaronDanieltenni]

This make no sense. People say that he’s dying but then his sister is missing and now he’s all awake and people think that he killed her because of being worried she was taking his place.

[@nctzenorbit7498]

What happens if Kim Jung-un dies? North Koreans: that's our new independence day

[@LilPisi]

Can't imagine a woman dictator in North Korea as defectors have claimed there is much injustice for women and inequality. Yet this is a bloodline that is worshipped even if superficial. And I've heard reports she's just as ruthless and a ruthless woman scares me more. I could see it go both ways actually but it would be strange to see the ppl weep at her mere presence. This country is so strange and unpredictable in many ways. Never know what might come but a refugee crisis is imminent imo. Maybe not in my lifetime but eventually

[@mec5919]

What are you trying to say?

[@alfredcoleman6919]

Sorry to

[@ojou6197]

This is the first time i heard his voice

[@scentedcandles6879]

5:10 this clip actually seems... quite nice XD

[@clintonandrews1538]

Correction in the title: It is not *if* Kim Jong-un dies; it is *when.*

[@kimll-sung5735]

If my Grandson dies, my Grandsister will take over!

[@kimjongun6273]

yes dad she will and im alive I MISS YOU

[@cpasta111]

*escapes north korea*

[@sarahsmusicalselections9845]

My heart goes out to the people that have to live here.

[@feeeeeeeee2694]

Kim be like: it's a prank, why so flustered?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dianacaycedo3265]

THE SISTER LOOKS 100 TIMES MORE EVEL AND CRUEL.

[@unripeolive2640]

“That sounds strange...that’s because it is”

[@spartan009]

dude, it comes down to two words: Civil Rights.

[@ameeda4887]

What about covid 19

[@debiddo9204]

United Nations

[@anthonyli3839]

yes

[@liadelgado3898]

These videos are so well paced and information packed but easy to understand! Well done on another quality video BTN and Nick Maher 👏👏👏

[@lordrandomvonomni5830]

what would happen if multiple nations decided to cooperate in secret and assasinate as many powerful people in north korea as they can, then full on invade the area in secret surrounding the country while trying to take the main leaders/ the brains in the military orginization as hostage? what would happen to the country then?

[@inferno21ksj]

He gets replaced by a doppelganger and his sister takes all the decisions.

[@sarahjanegrobler4396]

He is a horrible man!!!!! 😳😳😳

[@patrickstwincraft7403]

I’m very thankful this is not me but I am sad for the people who live their, and I hope they find a good leader one day.

[@aprikayeet8760]

amazing.I LOVE YOUR VIDS and u make me smarter in nearly EVERY THING

[@bloopiris]

Yes!!!

[@Thatguymus]

What is 98-43

[@excusemeiamtrynaenjoymyfoo3415]

he asks why we care about what happens when kim dies and answers NUCLEAR WEAPONS and i am like bruh there are people living in that country we care about them at least

[@nauuwgtx]

Kim Jong Un: The entire United States is within range of our nuclear weapons Missile defence system: am i a joke to you?

[@jimmy_bogy]

I love how true and interesting this channel and their vids are

[@van6046]

My theory is he died, they cloned him, and bam, he’s inmortal They look WAY too similar.

[@SilentTownOfEchoes]

I’m interested in what happened to him

[@anneshields2010]

He might have been shielding and who knows he might have underlying health problems he will keep a secret but unfortunately he’s still alive

[@whyareyouusinglightmode2098]

If Kim wasn't evil or actually taken care of North Korea, Kim looks like he'd be adorned

[@theveganvillainess2404]

He has gone missing again! 12 days again, no sight of him.

[@jem5159]

I believe his sister maybe more ruthless and more energetic with it. Definitely more clever and resourceful.

[@iamalorasoof3467]

Kim's sister is probably one of the closest people to Kim I am not saying that he won't kill her if she did anything wrong He practically grew up with her in Switzerland

[@moosefactory133]

This video totally changed my line of thinking. I just thought it would be a smooth transition to a top military general and that would be that.

[@user-zx2et9lf8y]

Most depressing country. If only I could've helped😔

[@ucheucheuche]

Whenever a Pope dies - successor. Whenever a Monarch dies - successor. Whenever an Emporer dies - succesor. Whenever a Supreme Leader dies - Kim Jong-un gives me a sidelong squint.

[@manwhoismissingtwotoenails4777]

1:18 Me leaving when my brother gets in trouble and he mentions me.

[@osewilliemz8069]

That country is sick. This is coronavirus with an upgrade

[@Someone-md9gn]

I’m your biggest fan BTN!👍🏻😘🥰❤️👍🏻🤩

[@Rose-ty6mb]

Your videos are always so interesting! Thank you for making this one! 💖

[@yyhtqk]

Why there family have to be so ruthless?! legit I feel so pity for those who was born in North Korea and live in North Korea- imagine knowing your country is hell, a president which is a demon and bro- I saw so many videos of ppl from North Korea ''escaped'', legit they could die in the open-

[@bloopiris]

I love your vids Btn. I watch them every day.

[@keelobrown4991]

We shouldnt just care about their nuke capabilites but also for the well being of its overwhelmingly oppressed people.

[@tearl5676]

Seriously doubt that his sister would be a whole lot different than him.

[@kathulemerald8000]

This whole country is a shame to humanity.

[@merlin6625]

When Kim missed his Grandfather's Birthday, we knew something is wrong with him, he would never miss that day.

[@ytkaneki87]

Imagine Kim Jong un watching and understands what your saying

[@strongwidow4443]

I didn’t see kim since Covid 19 is show up to earth 🌍 did the Corona know about this?

[@junggonkim8206]

I love these videos!

[@Chill_Cube]

omg since did when btn have a comment section

[@bringyourownbin6570]

It's because this is not really for kids. If it is the comments section is removed

[@ncvlogg]

I know!

[@Chill_Cube]

@@bringyourownbin6570 yeah you're right

[@aadivirsingh9766]

Chill cube it is cause this video isn't under youtube's 'made for kids'

[@harryag.]

They had a comment section when they did the dangerous animals video too

[@suepenn2986]

So sad for North Korea peoples

[@johnwalker3620]

The only thing supreme about little rocket man is his arrogants.

[@m.gregory5880]

The poor NORTH KOREAN people need a human being who is anything but a UN puppet. Say a prayer for these fellow human beings.

[@grantp4022]

Kim Jong Un's sister looks like she has a very cold, wicked look about her, and she could be worse than him. We don't know if Kim is dead, was knocked out of power by China or the military, or if he had a serious heart operation. We in the free world, can only hope that somehow a good and strong leader will come to power there, and improve living conditions for all North Koreans, or have the 2 countries unite. We'll all have to wait and see what happens with Kim Jong Un, and if he is alive or dead, or maybe incapacitated ?? I suspect he's underwent a serious surgery and is very ill, and not equipped to lead the country. It's very hard to say ?

[@rmm322]

5:56 they way the walk

[@Dav1d15196]

China and USA should do something about North Korea. Its a madness.

[@candiedkingdom7390]

more like china and north korea

[@party_dude]

Nothing really anyone can do

[@PauliusKava]

0:51 wheels on a shooping cart be like

[@darwinwatterson1050]

The funniest thing is that there are stories that covers the future aspect of North Korea when little information is presented in the first place. Due to the lack of reliable resources, take these stories as a pinch of salt. It's filled with assumptions and predictions which makes it absolutely laughable and entertaining.

[@moonjae-in12thpresidentofr20]

Unfortunately, nothing

[@truvonne]

Moon Jae-In that’s kinda true

[@mulatoachumi8198]

Future wii be discussed after the declaration of Kim's death officially.

[@darrenmcdowell5458]

This could be a good thing, all around.

[@htx_andre_7136]

I feel like Kim knows how to fight 💀

[@llukandane3337]

What happens if Kim Jong Un dies? USA: yay.....

[@audray7212]

He might be a bad leader but.... HAVE U SEEN HIS SEAT? LIKE WHAT HOW DOES HE SIT THE GALLOP LIKE THAT?!

[@manwhoismissingtwotoenails4777]

Kim Jong Un looks like if a BTS member toured america and got addicted to McDonald's and made his role model Emperor Palatine.

[@RockBrentwood]

"If" he dies? Looks like someone needs to have a talking to about life and death.

[@Speedy-mo6vc]

He can't still beat Pac's fake death xD

[@mongolia7886]

2:20 see the difference

[@asasmith9796]

No?

[@asasmith9796]

I dont get it?

[@Cayde-6]

My gosh it’s like human evolution

[@jiminpark2201]

No XDDD

[@randomperson3187]

Nope

[@anneshields2010]

I think he might have been shielding

[@TheAdiAggarwal]

There is some kind of planning going on.... Pls if u can reach out keep an eye on the north koreans.. India

[@midnightrcclub9046]

The City Is Gonna Be more better

[@AngelRamirez-iz5qp]

En Jesucristo está la Salvación.

[@deez3282]

Why so many missles

[@bestdealdoors]

It's one of his top military Commanders

[@barbararobbins8822]

Good !!

[@nothingly]

i feel like if the sister maybe gets power she'll make North Korea a better place, because she kind of look likes she's up to something.

[@levi-th9gp]

why is there so many comments with likes but no comments

[@DanTraa]

Ikr wtf. North Korea probably took over or smth

[@suhana826]

I am big fann BTN😊 #THEANMK

[@josephkondrat7084]

It would seem that if the leader needs to be a family member it would be Kim's sister; maybe until one of his children becomes old enough to take control.

[@joystickatlas2853]

Nice vid

[@Nick_7434]

what would happen if someone pressed that nuclear button?

[@epicwhat7708]

and what if Kim-John-un saw this video... DunDunDunDun

[@iamdaweeb3418]

DAYYYYYUUUMMM!!!

[@leoeeo6448]

when did BTN get so good

[@forg0tin397]

Well now their family is paying for their atrocities and it will only get worse for their dynasty.

[@chenxiyi4710]

I love btn!

[@perla5465]

I hope North Korea will be safe, friendly, and less overpowered one day. It’s not nice knowing how it’s suffering

[@lazywaffles1858]

Wow 2020 is really a bad year

[@lennyc7714]

Testing testing. Can u hear testing

[@apollovillamora]

It's too early to predict.

[@Famous_Mist]

Why does everyone thinks the images of Kin are recent?

[@S.HYPERELITE]

Are north Korea crazy carrying weapons like that

[@nhakho5358]

good

[@jeffstreet3174]

🤔good horse rider to they say the leader is but it looks like he might have ate it as well.

[@lorrycamill941]

China 🇨🇳 controls North Korea watching Kim Jung dealing with USA China was upset

[@someone8240]

Well, he lived

[@dyazsgameplayandrandomvide3259]

Kim jong un: *Retires* Kim han sol: My time has come

[@hayatorpg3896]

Kim han solo? Whos that?

[@milroynishantha6458]

💛💛

[@XxTheLegend27xX]

If?

[@hankthetank8198]

Trump pulling his clutch power move handshake at the end

[@dennismaurice1247]

He will go as all will ,all pass on now what no one knows