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It\\u2019s been four years since Kim Jong-un came to power in North Korea after the death of his father in 2011. To assess how the comparatively young and inexperienced leader has been doing so far, we had the pleasure of meeting with Andrei Lankov, the guest of our first episode.

With him we spoke about Kim Jong-un's approach to the North Korean economy, the country\\u2019s relationship with China, the impact and value of the international community\\u2019s sanctions, and whether North Korea has become more stable ever since it is in the hands of Kim Jong-un.

Andrei Lankov is Professor of Korean Studies at Kookmin University. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Leningrad State University and also attended Pyongyang's Kim Il-sung University. He has published books in English and Russian and contributes to various news outlets, including The Korea Times and Al Jazeera.