
Ryu
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Ryu is a former North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea in 2019. He has since become a vocal critic of the North Korean regime and its dynastic leadership. Ryu's insights into the North Korean legal and political system shed light on the importance of the Paektu bloodline, which dictates that only descendants of Kim Il Sung can lead the country, thereby raising questions about the future leadership of North Korea, especially regarding Kim Jong Un's daughter.
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Ryu, who served as a diplomat before defecting in 2019, discusses the North Korean legal code.
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Ryu, who served as a diplomat before defecting in 2019, provides insight into North Korean leadership requirements.
Could Kim Jong Un's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?BBC·
United Kingdom· 2026-03-02
