Observers of North Korean politics have speculated about various ways in which Kim's tenure might end abruptly, including military coup (The Daily Beast), assassination (The Telegraph), foreign intervention (The Week), or state collapse (The Brookings Institution). In the event that Kim reportedly disappears or flees the capital, Good Judgment will observe a three-week waiting period, at the end of which the question will close retroactively to the date of his disappearance or exodus. If Kim returns in the interim, the question will remain open. _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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This question closed as "no" with an end date of 1 October 2018. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}