/begin my translation
Kim Jong-il's Second Son Reportedly Visited Europe in Secret
Intelligence Source, "Likely to be for treating his illness"
|
|
|||||
|
It is reported that Kim Jong-il's second son, Jong-chol(age:25) recently visited European countries in secret, via Russia.
According to a credible government source on N. Korea, "Kim Jong-chol arrived at Moscow on May 20 via a special charter plane, stayed there for a week, then went on to visit European countries including France, starting on (May) 28th. We are not sure what is the exact nature of his visit," Chosun Ilbo reported on June 9.
Unlike the eldest son, Kim Jong-nam(age:36), whose frequent overseas travel caused him to be exposed to international media, creating scandals, this was Kim Jong-chol' first foreign travel since he returned to Pyongyang in 2000 after living overseas (my note: attended private schools in Switzerland.)
N. Korean authorities had bodyguards accompany him, during his visit to Europe, who completely shut down any contact with outsiders, according to the paper.
As for his visit, many theories are advanced (to explain its purpose.) Some experts lean toward the possibility that he was there to treat his "sexual hormone disorder" he is reportedly suffering from.
According to a credible government source on N. Korea, "Kim Jong-chol arrived at Moscow on May 20 via a special charter plane, stayed there for a week, then went on to visit European countries including France, starting on (May) 28th. We are not sure what is the exact nature of his visit," Chosun Ilbo reported on June 9.
Unlike the eldest son, Kim Jong-nam(age:36), whose frequent overseas travel caused him to be exposed to international media, creating scandals, this was Kim Jong-chol' first foreign travel since he returned to Pyongyang in 2000 after living overseas (my note: attended private schools in Switzerland.)
N. Korean authorities had bodyguards accompany him, during his visit to Europe, who completely shut down any contact with outsiders, according to the paper.
As for his visit, many theories are advanced (to explain its purpose.) Some experts lean toward the possibility that he was there to treat his "sexual hormone disorder" he is reportedly suffering from.
Another possibility is raised that his trip is for discussion with Russians over (his) succession arrangement, and request to Western countries for economic aids
Kim Jong-chol is born from Ko Yong-hee, the second wife of Kim Jong-il, who died in May, 2004. He attended schools in Berne and Geneva in mid 1990's when he was a teenager.
Kim Jong-chol is born from Ko Yong-hee, the second wife of Kim Jong-il, who died in May, 2004. He attended schools in Berne and Geneva in mid 1990's when he was a teenager.
Correspondent Yang Jung-a
/end my translation
/end my translation
