Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Future of the Troubled State After Kim Jong-Il
Date of Award
11-21-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Global Community Engagement
Disciplines
Global Affairs
First Advisor
Heather Booth
Keywords
Human rights, Kim Jong-Il, Kim Il-Sung, North Korea
Abstract
Since 2008, international speculation about the viability of Kim Jong-Il's leadership in North Korea has been at the forefront of diplomatic discussions. North Korea is known to be a secretive state where human rights violations abound. This paper discusses the history of leadership and government in North Korea since World War II, the current human rights situation in the country, the role of China, and potential successors to Kim Jong-Il. The ramifications of impending regime change are discussed in terms of North Korea's human rights issues and economic problems. While current efforts at diplomacy have proved ineffective, the need for concerned nations, intergovernmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations to be prepared to engage North Korea after Kim Jong-Il is imperative.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Oversole, Lance J., "Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Future of the Troubled State After Kim Jong-Il" (2011). University College: Global Community Engagement Capstones. 13.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_gs/13