North Korea under pressure with sucession issues

Updated March 17, 2010 12:09:54

The International Crisis Group has warned that international sanctions combined with economic problems and a growing food shortage could lead to an eventual regime collapse in North Korea. In a report released this week it says the North Korean government is also under extreme pressure as it faces approaching sucession issues.

Presenter: Christine Webster
Speakers: Daniel Pinkston, North-east Asia deputy project director International Crisis Group

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