North Korea's Attempt To Ease Kim Jong Un's Ascent

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has kept an ambitious schedule over his first month in power. His flurry of public appearances — nearly half involving military oversight — aims to cement his position at the center of the country's leadership. But North Korean Premier Choe Yong Rim has maintained a similar public agenda, reflecting previously-crafted plans to ease the burden of leadership on Kim Jong Un during his ongoing training as North Korea's paramount leader.