Jang Sung-taek

A New Leader

Jang Sung-taek became the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 2019 follow the suspicious death of his nephew Kim Jong-un. Inheriting a nation with nuclear weapons and a colossal military, Jang Sung-taek swore to give the DPRK vengence for his nephew's death and bring the nation into a new golden era.

Massing at the Demilitarized Zone

Shortly after coming to power, Jang Sung-taek began extensive mobilization of North Korean military assets. By 2020, the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone was swarming with North Korean battle groups. This prompted a similar response from the Republic of Korea to the South.

Meetings with China

During this time of military mobilization, Jang Sung-taek had been attending frequent meetings with supporters in the People's Republic of China. Both China and the DPRK have refused to disclose the contents or purpose of these meetings.