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N. Korea: Kim Jong-il Experiencing Intermittent Irregular Seizure from Stroke
Chosun Ilbo ^ | 09/12/08 | Park Seung-joon

Posted on 09/11/2008 6:39:12 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

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Kim Jong-il Experiencing Intermittent Irregular Seizure from Stroke

Chinese Intelligence, "Will have long-term effect on his rule"
Park Seung-joon, Beijing

N. Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who is said to be recovering from stroke, is experiencing intermittent and irregular seizure, which is why he could not attend the 60th anniversary celebration of N. Korean state's founding on Sept. 9, a reliable diplomatic source on N. Korea in Beijing said on Sept. 11.

The source said that a senior Chinese official visited Pyongyang a few days before the anniversary and did meet Kim Jong-il, and he reported (his findings) back to Chinese government. That is how this intelligence was obtained. Chinese government was thus made aware that Kim has little problem in his language command and ability to think. Still, they expected that intermittent but persistent seizure would prevent him from attending the celebration.

Chinese predict that Kim's physical strength would drop markedly and it would have long-term effect on his ability to rule since he should not be exposed to stress and have difficulty in getting around due to the seizure

On another development, S. Korean legislator Lee Chul-woo, a member of (S. Korean) ruling party, commented on Sept. 11, "It is safe to say that Kim Jong-il could stand up when assisted by others and is having a speedy recovery. "

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: dictators; kimjongil; korea; nkorea; northkorea; seizure; stroke
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To: TigerLikesRooster
I'm so ronery

You are worfress Arec Barwin

21 posted on 09/11/2008 8:22:57 PM PDT by Alouette (Vicious Babushka)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

So, what’s with the pom poms in the first two pictures?


22 posted on 09/11/2008 8:27:15 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier, and enthusiastic supporter of McCain/Palin)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Obviously, it’s very hard to say what’s going on.

Kim has disappeared several times in the past for weeks at a time.

It really must be a bizzaro world up there.


23 posted on 09/11/2008 8:27:48 PM PDT by Boiling Pots (Old and Busted: Barack 0bama, New Hotness: Sarah Palin)
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To: Boiling Pots
I know. This time, they have more confidence in their intelligence. S. Korea, U.S., and China have been acting as if they had known it for some time.
25 posted on 09/11/2008 8:36:27 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (kim jong-il, chia head, ppogri, In Grim Reaper we trust)
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To: DaveLoneRanger
Probably a political earthquake.
26 posted on 09/11/2008 8:37:06 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (kim jong-il, chia head, ppogri, In Grim Reaper we trust)
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham

and their infantry men look undernourished.


27 posted on 09/11/2008 8:45:00 PM PDT by tubasonum (proud to be naturalized American)
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To: DaveLoneRanger

He will promptly begin eternal torment in Hell.


28 posted on 09/11/2008 9:23:25 PM PDT by Rockingham
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To: rdl6989

More than a remote possibility. I wouldn’t want to be downrange from Pyongyang for at least the next six months.


29 posted on 09/11/2008 10:09:28 PM PDT by tanuki (u)
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To: tanuki

From Chosun Ilbo English edition: “We Must Be Prepared for N.Korea’s Collapse”

http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200809/200809110024.html


30 posted on 09/11/2008 10:22:32 PM PDT by rdl6989 (What isn't above Obama's pay grade?)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

MOCKING HIM IN SONG ON YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXRObJCfuPA


31 posted on 09/11/2008 10:50:41 PM PDT by doug from upland (8 million views of HILLARY! UNCENSORED - put some ice on it, witch)
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To: rdl6989

Wow! That was a great article. You should post it on the forum. It’s a relief to see the South Koreans finally facing this issue.


32 posted on 09/11/2008 11:47:25 PM PDT by tanuki (Summum ius summa iniura. (The more law, the less justice))
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To: Rockingham

Like another FReeper said, I hope the devil sticks his pitchfork into the little meatball soon.


33 posted on 09/11/2008 11:56:58 PM PDT by TheThinker (It is the natural tendency of government to gravitate towards tyranny.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

A sad day. The game of golf will never be the same.


34 posted on 09/11/2008 11:58:45 PM PDT by sbelew
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham
They sure have some real nice antique WWII weapons on display.

More like Vietnam era, but your point is a good one, nonetheless. A couple of drunks in a Piper Cub with a Mini-14 and some grenades could take out that entire parade in about 10 minutes.

35 posted on 09/12/2008 3:10:05 AM PDT by Hardastarboard (I have Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance policies.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Gosh, do ya think he’s suffering, maybe in pain? I sure do hope so.


36 posted on 09/12/2008 3:55:40 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: Joe Boucher

I could not agree more. I hope it hurts like hell and he eats it real soon.


37 posted on 09/12/2008 4:24:50 AM PDT by F. dAnconia (We say: "It is, therefore, I want it. They say: "I want it, therefore it is")
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Viewing those pictures is like viewing a parade of zombies. What a nightmare state NK must be.


38 posted on 09/12/2008 4:33:19 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic ("And how can this be? For I am the Kwisatz Haderach! " - Barack Obama)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Maybe Kim and Castro can have a game of tennis and experience Everlasting Love.


39 posted on 09/12/2008 4:34:34 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Lenin was a community organizer - Ronald Reagan was a governor)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Q: How do you resuscitate Kim Jong Il?
A: Bend down and whisper in his ear, “Die, scumbag, die die...”


40 posted on 09/12/2008 6:39:57 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberals: can't live with them, can't ship them to Syria.)
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