Posted on 02/04/2022 4:36:04 PM PST by dynachrome
Galloping through forest atop a white horse, Kim Jong Un stars in a new North Korean propaganda video that touts his economic leadership but ignores a recent spate of sanctions-busting missile launches.
Pyongyang started the year by conducting a record seven weapons tests, including firing its most powerful missile since 2017, raising fears Kim could restart long-range or nuclear testing.
But the government-produced documentary released this week highlights Kim's struggle to right the country's battered economy, which is reeling from a years-long blockade due to the coronavirus and international sanctions.
"The overriding theme of the documentary is Kim's devotion to and hard work for the people," Rachel Minyoung Lee, a non-resident fellow with the 38 North programme at the Washington-based Stimson Center, told AFP.
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We may hate Lil’ Kim, but it’s not surprising a rich, privileged kid can ride a horse. That twit Prince Charles can do it.
That song/video is just bizarre. I wonder if it would make more sense if I were to try heroine. I will never know!
Wonder if Romney is jealous?
I’ll give you full credit, because for either one of us to even know that song... We’re old!
“If you wanna ride, go ride the White Horse.” Strange 80’s song.
Honestly, that came to my mind too.
The song was about the wisdom of doing cocaine vs heroin. Cocaine is the white pony.
The horse is better fed than the average North Korean. As is the rider.
He doesn’t know how to ride a horse.
His back is getting smashed.
He looks weak and in pain.
The horse will be in the freezer soon and the PR minister who set this (Putinesque) photo-op up will be introduced to the business end of an anti-aircraft gun.
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