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Korea Tense As Kim Jong-un Defects
Associated Posers ^ | 10-06-2012 | geronl

Posted on 10/06/2012 12:44:39 AM PDT by GeronL

(Associated Posers) – SEOUL, South Korea – A suspected North Korean soldier who killed his platoon and company commanders before crossing the border into South Korea has been identified as Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea. South Korean authorities now say that Kim Jong-un was a puppet all along for a small cabal of military leaders.

The defection of Kim Jong-un from North Korea is a serious blow to that hermit kingdom, leaving the survival of the communist state in serious doubt. Kim Jong-un has reportedly told Seoul authorities that the real political power in the country are among Chang Song Taek, Chae Ryong-Hae and Vice marshal Kim Yong-Chun.

Kim has apparently described a harrowing journey south from Pyongyang, to make an “inspection” visit of a compost farm near the DMZ. As always it was a top secret visit but he took only the barest entourage with him and when his minders were distracted he slipped out.

Kim Jong-un says he defected for many reasons: he was a prisoner there, a puppet. He said that he was wanting to be free, to watch South Korean drama's, attend a 2NE1 concert and mostly because he tred of being the only fat man in his country.

Jong-un is thought to have been born in 1983 or early 1984.[6] According to reports first published in Japanese newspapers, he went to school in Switzerland near Bern. First reports claimed he attended the private English-language “International School” near Bern under the name “Chol-pak” or “Pak-chol” from 1993 until 1998. He was described as shy, a good student who got along well with his classmates and was a basketball fan. He was chaperoned by an older student who was thought to be his bodyguard.

North Korean TV and Radio have been airing martial music since soon after the defection occurred and the South Korean government confirms that the North Korean military is “unusually active”, although no acknowledgement has yet come from Pyongyang. The news of the defection is sure to send shockwaves through North Korea, which is expected to lash out at some point. They also report that it's fledgling internet service link to the world has been turned off, possibly along with cellular phone service.

“Loss of face is extremely harmful to Pyongyang, but mostly it is bad if they lose face to their own people. They will withhold this news as long as possible but there are almost sure to be leaks and rumors.” said a North Korean watchdog with Choson Guardian Radio.



TOPICS: Government; Humor; Politics
KEYWORDS: korea; sarc
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SATIRE


1 posted on 10/06/2012 12:44:40 AM PDT by GeronL
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To: GeronL

Ugh... you almost had me. I guess the whole “Satire” in big bold letters was the big give away for me.

I’m going to go cry now...


2 posted on 10/06/2012 12:52:44 AM PDT by conservative_crusader (The voice of truth, tells me a different story. The voice of truth says do not be afraid.)
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To: conservative_crusader

I got complaints last time


3 posted on 10/06/2012 12:54:15 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: TigerLikesRooster; Pan_Yan; Vendome; Country Gal; The Looking Spoon; John Semmens

This is the real news story without satire:

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2012/10/06/25/0301000000AEN20121006002551315F.HTML


4 posted on 10/06/2012 12:55:59 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: GeronL

A Complaint is the result of someone not being COMPLIANT


5 posted on 10/06/2012 12:59:58 AM PDT by philly-d-kidder (AB-Sheen"The truth is the truth if nobody believes it,a lie is still a lie, everybody believes it")
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To: GeronL
For satire there is not a whole lot of humor in the article.

This is the only thing I see as humorous.

Kim Jong-un says he defected for many reasons: he was a prisoner there, a puppet. He said that he was wanting to be free, to watch South Korean drama's, attend a 2NE1 concert and mostly because he tired of being the only fat man in his country.

6 posted on 10/06/2012 1:02:59 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: GeronL; All

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7 posted on 10/06/2012 1:02:59 AM PDT by musicman (Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
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To: GeronL
The defector told South Korean authorities that he crossed the border after shooting his platoon and squad chiefs to death while on guard duty,

Seems to me that North Korea is going to want this soldier back very badly as he has murdered his superiors.

Yes the two Koreas are still at war but it will be hard not to return a soldier that has committed murder.

This soldier has really put South Korea in a hard spot.

8 posted on 10/06/2012 1:08:58 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: Pontiac

It’s late, I’ll try to do better in the morning.


9 posted on 10/06/2012 1:14:10 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: GeronL
I got complaints last time

I'm inclined to say that's the reader's problem, not yours. I detest having to use a /sarc tag, so when I do, I usually put it in white font. Perhaps you could do something similar with the "SATIRE" label- highlight the white text below:

SATIRE


10 posted on 10/06/2012 1:31:04 AM PDT by verum ago (Some people must truly be in love, for only love can be so blind.)
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To: GeronL

Hmmmm. Associated Press. Wonder why people get ticked.


11 posted on 10/06/2012 1:46:11 AM PDT by HeartlandOfAmerica ("We have prepared for the unbeliever, whips and chains and blazing fires!" Koran Sura 76:4)
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To: GeronL

Oh Dear, got me again .


12 posted on 10/06/2012 1:58:22 AM PDT by mosesdapoet (The best way to punish a - country is let professors run it. Fredrick the Great para/p)
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To: HeartlandOfAmerica

‘We’ are Associated Posers!

*harumph*

:p


13 posted on 10/06/2012 2:14:52 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: verum ago

lol. They’d really never see that


14 posted on 10/06/2012 2:15:30 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: mosesdapoet

:p


15 posted on 10/06/2012 2:16:15 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: GeronL

Dam*! I should know better! I was so excited I had my husband reading it, too! He said he didn’t buy the only fat man bit. hahahahaha! This one was MOST excellent! hahahaha! Can’t believe I ate it up!


16 posted on 10/06/2012 3:20:57 AM PDT by Irenic (The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheel barrow)
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To: Irenic

I guess it was wishful thinking. Jong-un did spend a lot of time outside of NK, in Switzerland, so maybe... ?


17 posted on 10/06/2012 3:53:43 AM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: GeronL

Kim Jong Un Gangnam style...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cG7ZVBXQII


18 posted on 10/06/2012 4:39:37 AM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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To: Unam Sanctam

That was hilarious!!


19 posted on 10/06/2012 4:53:11 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: GeronL

WTH?

Is that an idiot sign?

LOL


20 posted on 10/06/2012 4:59:49 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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