Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) NK Brief No.09-12-22-1 12/22/2009 The latest on-site visit by Kim Jong Il, in mid December, marked the 156th inspection of the year. This is an increase of approximately 170 percent over last year. Among those accompanying the ‘Great Leader’, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Korean Workers’ Party … Continue reading 2009 Inspections by Kim Jong Il focus on economic, military sites