10 years on, Kim Jong Un ready to make his own mark on N. Korea

He leaves the shadow of his grandfather and father, has his own doctrine being promoted

New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

Ten years after taking power, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is finally his own man, leaving behind the shadow of his grandfather and father.

Portraits of his predecessors have been removed from the backdrop of official meetings.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 28, 2021, with the headline 10 years on, Kim Jong Un ready to make his own mark on N. Korea. Subscribe