Opening up North Korea would result in much greater wealth for both him and his people, but it comes with a loss of power and status for Kim Jong.
I find the premise of Kim Jong-il sharing the poor standard of living with his people (or, not making the most of what the modern world has to offer because of living in his country), completely implausible.
I find the premise of Kim Jong-il sharing the poor standard of living with his people (or, not making the most of what the modern world has to offer because of living in his country), completely implausible.
see my reply here