Contrary to some reports regarding the DPRK or North Korea as being in 'freefall' I think you'll find that the present change-process is in line with the way the NK system actually works and has worked in the past. It appears Kim Jong Il is making sound preparations for the dynastic future elevating his relatives into more and more important positions within the system for the future.
This is both a Royal/Dynastic system and a Militarist one and we can see degrees of these systems in many other countries. Also, from the Workers Party meeting in Pyongyang came some interesting news of people engaged in the past with interface with the West being expressly promoted so there are indications that NK is moderating its position in some ways and looking to interface more with the West in the future.
What I would hope will happen is that Kim Jong Il will remain at the helm for quite some time giving Un some support as he begins to assume his dad's role. This would be a good preparatory stage and would also enable Un to be fully incorporated into the Militarist Form and its high level military-bureaucracies without undue haste or pressure.
The fact that Un's sister and some other family members have also had military position-elevation appears to indicate that Kim Jong Il is placing adequate support mechanisms in place for Un's future as Brilliant Comrade.
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