North Korea

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Portraits of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been displayed next to those of his father and grandfather on state-run television.

Key Points

  • Portraits of Kim Jong Un displayed next to his father and grandfather.
  • Aired on state-run television.
  • Suggests a continuation of the Kim family's leadership in North Korea.

Pros

  • Highlights the continuity of leadership within the Kim family in North Korea.

Cons

  • May perpetuate the cult of personality surrounding the Kim dynasty.