While the general definition of 'removed from power' is clear, in a totalitarian regime like North Korea, the loss of power can be opaque. For instance, if he is bedridden for months but retains the title (a 'puppet' state), or if a soft coup occurs internally but he remains the figurehead, resolution becomes highly controversial. The clause 'prevented from fulfilling his duties' is key, but verifying this via credible reporting in such a closed state is notoriously difficult.

This is not a routine election prediction but a geopolitical tail-risk forecast. Speculation about Kim Jong Un's health and regime stability is persistent, so it's not completely out of left field, but it is certainly not a mainstream daily topic.

Kim Jong Un's sudden removal (whether by death or coup) would be treated as a major geopolitical uncertainty shock, specifically regarding the control of North Korea's nuclear arsenal. Such a 'Black Swan' event typically triggers significant risk-off sentiment. Gold would likely spike due to panic; regional instability could impact supply chains or involve military action, boosting Crude Oil; equities (S&P 500) would likely suffer a short-term sell-off due to uncertainty; and US Treasury yields might drop as capital flees to safety.