Some background: http://thediplomat.com/2014/10/kim-jong-uns-sister-takes-control-in-north-korea/ Then today we have: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29489134 So, is this cause and effect or just coincidence? I don't know, it's too soon to tell and too much of the story about the sister is speculation. Until the NORKS themselves say something it will bear considerable watching.
Hopefully that kid dies and the country can finally rid itself of that crazy Kim dynasty. I've read testimonials from North Korean escapees who said that most of the people living there know the propaganda is complete BS and they aren't as brainwashed as many in the West believe. They just can't say anything because of course doing so means 3 generations of imprisonment or death. So they pretend like they are loyal followers and act like Kim is God when they are interviewed in the media. Im sure there are plenty who are indeed loyal followers of the Kims and honestly believe in all the BS they spew. But I was happy to read that many know it's a bunch of crap. So yeah hopefully the Kim kid dies and someone with some sense takes over and the country can finally begin to heal.
The plot thickens. Kim didn't appear at the ceremony marking the 69th anniversary of the North Korean Workers Party. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29563837