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The meaning of the recent series of defections of North Korean diplomats -Kim Dong-soo
Kim Dong-soo of the Institute for National Security Strategy adviser has explained why more North Korean Diplomats are defecting to the south
In recent years, a series of cases continues that senior diplomats, many of whom are considered key elites in the North Korean regime, have defected to South Korea, including Il-kyuRi, 52, who served in the North Korean embassy in Cuba. The cases of diplomats defecting from North Korea’s diplomatic posts abroad, which are North Korea’s “outposts” for foreign relations and a source of foreign currency, have been frequent in recent years.
These days, those most loyal to Jong-un Kim’s regime (the highest class) are consumed with fear and avoidance of responsibility as they watch Jong-un Kim’s ruthless executions and purges of senior officers, including Song-thaek Jang, etc. Unlike under Jong-il Kim, they are the first to flee to other countries, including China and Russia, as well as South Korea, in the event of a drastic change under Jong-un Kim.
Under Jong-un Kim, the middle class has already been ideologically and consciously transformed, and they are a group that can be swayed to the side of the people at any time in the event of a drastic change in the Jong-un Kim’s regime. The future survival of the Jong-un Kim’s regime will be determined by how the middle class reacts and moves.
The illusions that the lowest class of North Koreans had about Jong-un Kim at the beginning of his rule have already been transformed into resentment and antipathy toward the greatness of the supreme leader, “General Jong-un Kim,” due to the ongoing economic hardship. For North Korean people, Jong-un Kim is now perceived as the heir apparent to Il-sung Kim and Jong-il Kim, a leader irresponsible to the “plain people,” and an incompetent ruler unable to solve the country’s economic woes.
In North Korea, since diplomats have more of a vested interest in the regime than any other group, they are a highly supportive group, but in recent years, there has been a growing number of diplomats who are changing their minds about Jong-un Kim. North Korean diplomats used to think that if Jong-un Kim died, they would die, but that perception is now a thing of the past. When Eastern Bloc socialism collapsed, no officials or diplomats were killed, and there are many examples of people in positions of power who have become entrepreneurs and wealthy in the wake of regime change.
A series of ruthless executions and purges under Jong-un Kim signaled his strong determination to instill fear in the upper class to extract loyalty. Jong-un Kim, who inherited power in a relatively short period of time and has a relatively weak power base, has tried to keep his officers disciplined through the use of “scolding politics”. Unlike Il-sung Kim and Jong-il Kim in the past, Jong-un Kim’s frequent reprimands, tirades, and outbursts of anger appear to be a way of asserting his relatively weak authority.
Nevertheless, there has been recent indications of dissatisfaction with Jong-un Kim, even within the Ministry of State Security and the Ministry of Security. Since intelligence agencies have a lot of information, they are considered to be pessimistic about reality. Recent defector diplomats testify that intelligence officers are now being executed in secret in large numbers, and that if the people’s heart is lost, the intelligence officers will act first.
In this context, the recent exodus of North Korean diplomats working abroad and the subsequent departure of North Korean diplomats to South Korea have led to testimonies of widespread dissatisfaction with Jong-un Kim’s regime within North Korea’s central government and state institutions at the provincial, municipal, and military levels. These moves are likely to continue for a while and are considered fundamental factors in eroding Jong-un Kim’s power base and leading to regime collapse.
The current North Korean regime is faced with increasing social unrest, including an extreme acceleration of nuclear and missile advancement, severe economic hardship, and a tightening of the regime’s control and repression of the population, which has led to growing social unrest and the spread of the South Korean wind across North Korea. In this regard, we should continue our efforts to bring the winds of freedom and truth to the people inside the North Korean regime, which stands on the sandcastle of the worst fiction and manipulation on earth.
The international community’s efforts to make information flow into the North Korea’s highly closed system could have a more powerful effect on the population than nuclear weapons. While the world’s worst human rights situation in North Korea should be made known to more countries in the international community, we should also consider various ways to make North Koreans aware of the dignity of freedom, democracy, and human rights so that they will have the will to resist Jong-un Kim’s tyrannical regime.
In particular, a strategy that targets, separately by class, the North Korean leadership, the middle class who are forced to be blindly loyal, and the lower classes who remain abandoned by Jong-un Kim is needed now more than ever to connect North Korea’s grave human rights problems with the momentum for regime change.
For this purpose, we should introduce various news from South Korea and the international community, as well as information and materials on freedom, human rights, democratic supremacy, reform and opening up, through broadcasts, printed materials, movies, records, MP3s, etc. into North Korea, so that North Korean soldiers and people have a proper understanding of a free and democratic society. Thus, they must recognize the anti-people nature of Jong-un Kim’s dictatorship and become liberal democratic engagers leading reform and opening up. //
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Former North Korean diplomat in Italy, Switzerland and Norway
Former North Korean Foreign Ministry International Organization Director-General of the United Nations
Present Institute for National Security Strategy adviser
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has strongly opposed the proposed global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that it is impractical and would further entrench global inequality.
Speaking at the United Nations Global Parliament’s Interparliamentary Opening Session in New York, Ibrahim cautioned that such a tax would exacerbate poverty rather than help achieve the SDGs by 2030.
“The international system remains anarchic, lacking a unified authority to enforce such a tax. Instead of imposing additional financial burdens, the global community should hold environmental polluters accountable by compelling them to compensate Africa for climate-related damages,” he stated.
Ibrahim urged African legislators to stand united in demanding climate compensation as an alternative means of financing the SDGs. He insisted that major polluting nations and corporations must take responsibility for the environmental degradation in Africa, arguing that this approach would be more just and effective in addressing climate change and economic challenges on the continent.
“It is time for African lawmakers to demand reparations for the climate crisis. These funds can be directed toward reducing Africa’s debt burden and achieving the SDGs,” he emphasized.
Beyond taxation, Ibrahim identified key flaws in the SDG implementation process, including lack of inclusion of critical stakeholders, transparency deficits, failures in multilateral cooperation, and insufficient support from non-state actors. He warned that with the 2030 deadline fast approaching, urgent reforms are needed to enhance the SDG framework’s effectiveness.
Despite his concerns over global efforts, Ibrahim commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for integrating the SDGs into Nigeria’s national budget, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable development. He also urged the United Nations to conduct an internal review to ensure the SDGs stay on track, stressing that time is running out for meaningful progress.
As global discussions on SDG financing continue, Ibrahim’s strong opposition to a global tax and his advocacy for climate compensation could significantly influence future policies on Africa’s sustainable development funding.
In a dramatic political twist, Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking an unprecedented return to power after losing the presidency four years ago.
The ceremony, held indoors at the US Capitol due to freezing temperatures, sets the stage for what promises to be a polarizing term filled with bold, sweeping actions.
With his hand on a Bible given to him by his mother, Trump, 78, took the oath of office beneath the Capitol’s Rotunda, signaling the start of his second term.
This time, Trump arrives not as a political outsider but as a dominant figure backed by some of the most influential names in business and politics.
In a break from his controversial exit in 2021, Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden shared a symbolic moment, traveling together to the Capitol for the inauguration.
Biden, along with former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, attended the ceremony, emphasizing a return to tradition. 
Notably absent was former First Lady Michelle Obama, underlining lingering tensions.
The audience included titans of industry, with Elon Musk, who heavily financed Trump’s campaign, seated alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai.
Musk is expected to play a significant role in Trump’s administration, spearheading initiatives to cut federal spending.
Unusually, international leaders such as Argentina’s Javier Milei and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni attended the ceremony, reflecting Trump’s global appeal among far-right figures.
The event, though moved indoors, maintained its grandeur, even as the icy weather kept crowds away from the National Mall.
Trump wasted no time outlining his ambitious and controversial plans to include Crackdown on immigration as he declared a national emergency at the Mexico border, deploying military resources, and initiating mass deportations.
He also outlined cultural Policies to include signing an executive order recognizing only two biological sexes and dismantling federal diversity programs.
He also issued over 100 executive orders to reverse policies from the previous administration.
“Today marks a brand-new day for America,” Trump said at an inaugural rally, promising to “fix every single crisis facing our country” and end what he called “four years of decline.”
As Trump takes office surrounded by both loyalists and skeptics, his second term begins with a clear message: his administration intends to govern with unapologetic speed and resolve.
For supporters, it’s a triumphant return; for critics, a deeply divisive moment in US history.
The world now watches as Trump redefines the presidency once again.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Washington on Saturday, voicing their opposition to Donald Trump’s policies just days before his second inauguration. Organized by a coalition of civil rights and social justice groups, including the organizers of the Women’s March, the “People’s March” highlighted a broad range of concerns.
Protesters expressed fears over the erosion of abortion rights, climate change denial, gun violence, and immigrant protections under Trump’s administration.
With colorful signs and iconic pink pussy hats from 2017, the crowd gathered in downtown Washington and marched to the Lincoln Memorial for a powerful rally. Participants, including Aisha Becker-Burrowes, a demonstrator who voiced concerns over women’s rights, echoed chants of “My body, my choice.”
Others, like Susan Duclos, a 60-year-old from Florida, expressed anxiety about Trump’s return to office. “So many people are voting against their own interests. I don’t understand it,” she said. Similarly, Carine, a 40-year-old from Arizona, remarked on her fear of the future but vowed to continue the fight. “I feel motivated, stimulated by all these people. I have faith in the future, even though I’m scared,” she shared.
The rally also marked a nationwide wave of protests, with sister marches planned in cities like New York. The demonstration unfolded amid rising tensions following Trump’s pledge to intensify immigration enforcement, with his appointed “border czar” signaling a major nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants after the inauguration.
Despite the daunting political climate, participants remained resolute, expressing their determination to stand up for their values as the nation braces for a turbulent second term under Trump’s leadership.
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