Rob W 0 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11417016 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's youngest son, Kim Jong-un, has been appointed a general, amid rumours he is being anointed as successor. State television said the elder Kim had been re-elected as leader, at the start of a meeting of the ruling party. The Workers' Party has not met for decades and observers believe Kim Jong-il may be cementing the family dynasty. The announcement about Kim Jong-un is his first mention by name in state media and is reminiscent of his father's rise to prominence which began in the mid-1970s. Little is known of him other than that he was educated in Switzerland and is around 27 years of age. He is being elevated to the post of four-star general without military experience and despite being Kim Jong-il's third and youngest son. His elder brother and half-brother appear to have been ruled out of the running for the succession. The state television announcer was quoted as saying that his father had been reappointed as general secretary of the Workers' Party as an "expression of absolute support and trust". She said a "crucial" development was under way but gave no further details. The state news agency said the leader had been re-appointed with "the unanimous will and wishes" of North Koreans. The statement described Kim Jong-il's "immortal exploits" and said they would "shine long in the history of the country" as he developed the ruling party of his late father, Kim Il Sung. Kim Jong-il's sister, Kyong-hui, has also been named a four-star general, announced the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Kyong-hui is married to Chang Song-taek, seen by some analysts as North Korea's second-most powerful leader. A long-time aide to the Kim family, Choe Ryong-Hae, was also appointed a general. Final confirmation would come if the enigmatic young man's portrait appears alongside that of his father and grandfather in every home and workplace. Images released by the North's state media on Monday showed orderly lines of delegates - some wearing suits, others in military uniform - arriving in Pyongyang. The Associated Press reported that the capital was decorated with flags and placards announcing the meeting. One poster read: "Warm congratulations to the representatives meeting of the Workers Party of Korea." KCNA reported that party delegates visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace in Pyongyang on Monday to pay respects to North Korean founder Kim Il-sung, father of Kim Jong-il. Kim Il-sung is known as the "eternal president", while Kim Jong-il has styled himself the "dear leader". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 http://www.toontastic.net/board/index.php?...st&p=790142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Kim Jong-un is totally incompetent by all accounts. Be interesting to see U.S/Chinese reaction when KJI finally croaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Modern Leper 0 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Midway through reading this book. Although we all know the guy's a total nutcase, there are still parts which are unbelievable. Worth a look. P.S Hi all, new to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Midway through reading this book. Although we all know the guy's a total nutcase, there are still parts which are unbelievable. Worth a look. P.S Hi all, new to the board. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 In the futuristic dystopia imagined in 1984, George Orwell wrote of a world where the only color to be found was in the propaganda posters. Such is the case in North Korea. Images of Kim Il-sung are depicted in the vivid poster colors favored by the Socialist Realism style of painting. The Great Leader sits on a bench smiling benevolently at a group of brightly dressed children crowding around him. Rays of yellow and orange emanate from his face: He is the sun." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What's wrong with your "u" key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Midway through reading this book. Although we all know the guy's a total nutcase, there are still parts which are unbelievable. Worth a look. P.S Hi all, new to the board. welcome! looks like a cracker that book. [pseud]will read it after i've mopped up some more berlin essays[/pseud] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Looks like the Young Un is going to be "The Brilliant Leader"....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Looks like the Young Un is going to be "The Brilliant Leader"....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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