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N. Korea: Shedding Tears for Nothing... Kim Jong-il Suffering from Depression(PSD)?
Donga Ilbo ^ | 06/08/09 | Choi Hyun-jung

Posted on 06/08/2009 11:13:40 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

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Shedding Tears for Nothing... Kim Jong-il Suffering from Depression?

According to online newsletter by 'Open N. Korea Dispatch(Yolin Bukkan Tongshin,)' N. Korean leader Kim Jong-il is showing tears for no particular reason even in the presence of his bodyguards, making people suspect that he is suffering complication from stroke.

In its dispatch on June 8, it reported, "During last two years of his life(before his death in '94,) the late leader Kim Il-sung(Kim Jong-il's father) was frequently waxing nostalgic and seen shedding tears alone while tending to a plot of field (360 sq ft.) in front of Kumsusan Assembly, wearing linen clothes. Kim Jong-il is now going into tears while drinking, more often than his father. According to high-level N. Korean sources in late May, the motivation behind the recent spate of provocations and abrupt actions such as the naming of his successor, missile launches, and the 2nd nuclear test, is the serious concern for Kim Jong-il's health."

We inquired about Kim Jong-il's condition to a neurology specialist, who replied that he may be suffering from PSD(Post Stroke Depression.) Such a patient tends to show tears often and crave for drinking and smoking.

As a matter of fact, there are indications which show that he started smoking and drinking again after his stroke. N. Korea's state media KCNA showed on Feb. 25 the photo of Kim smoking a cigarette. On Apr. 14, at the gun salute event for commemorating 97th anniversary of Kim Il-sung's birthday at Daedong River, TV footage from N. Korea's Central TV showed an astray placed on his table. He started drinking a strong liquor again. Last January, while dining with Wang Jiarui, Overseas Liaison Director for Chinese Communist Party, he reportedly had strong N. Korean drinks for hours.

It also reported that the reason why he is going out for inspection tour far more often than in the past may have something to do with his depression. PSD patient tends to suffer from insomnia and doctors usually recommend the patient to be more active.

Since the deterioration of Kim's health could eventually leads to his incapacitation, the system to support his successor Kim Jong-un is already in place. At the heart of this system is Jang Sung-taek, Director to ruling Worker's Party's Administration Department(& brother-in-law of Kim Jong-il,) flanked by Kim Young-choon, Defense Minister , and O Kuk-ryol, Vice Chairman of Defense Commission.

Choi Hyun-jung

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TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: crying; kimjongil; korea; nkorea; northkorea; psd
So there is some truth to Japanese magazine's report that his health has deteriorated. He is barely functioning, crying a lot and getting little sleep.

All the big players in the neighborhood are now preparing for the aftermath of his demise. I think their intel agency already know what is going on. S. Korea, U.S., Japan, China, and Russia all know this now.

1 posted on 06/08/2009 11:13:41 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: TigerLikesRooster; AmericanInTokyo; Steel Wolf; nuconvert; MizSterious; nw_arizona_granny; ...

Ping!


2 posted on 06/08/2009 11:14:05 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (LUV DIC -- L,U,V-shaped recession, Depression, Inflation, Collapse)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Nothing a couple sex slaves from Eastern Europe won’t cure.


3 posted on 06/08/2009 11:15:41 PM PDT by exist
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He can no longer keep up. The guy is barely alive.
4 posted on 06/08/2009 11:20:48 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (LUV DIC -- L,U,V-shaped recession, Depression, Inflation, Collapse)
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Comrade Chia Pet won’t have to cry for long, he’ll soon be reunited with his dead Daddio, Kim il Sung, and the two of them can enjoy the ambiance and flair of Lucifer’s 24/7 BBQ Pit & Spit for all of eternity.

There will be no cognac served there.


5 posted on 06/08/2009 11:23:30 PM PDT by mkjessup (Jimmy Carter is the Skidmark in the panties of American history, 0bama is the yellow stain in front.)
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To: exist

Or from “Current TV!”


6 posted on 06/08/2009 11:23:54 PM PDT by Mister Muggles
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Maybe the devil’s knockin on his door...


7 posted on 06/08/2009 11:24:17 PM PDT by Califreak (All hail the Islamic Avenger!)
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To: Califreak; TigerLikesRooster; potlatch; devolve; ntnychik; MeekOneGOP; dixiechick2000
Knocking on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan

Maybe the enormity of his black sin is just fixin' t' begin t' get ready to bite him on his big fat ass.

Karma. Not just an arcane notion. It's the law.

8 posted on 06/08/2009 11:32:16 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hussein: Islamo-Commie from Kenya)
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Or from “Current TV!”

Travel to North Korea as journalists. WORST IDEA EVER.

9 posted on 06/08/2009 11:33:45 PM PDT by exist
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Boo freekin hoo.

Little Chia-Pet hair Satan swills $5000 bottles of cognac while keeping an entire nation in a vast concentration camp. Cannibalism prevails in North Korea during the periodic mass famines.


10 posted on 06/08/2009 11:36:40 PM PDT by FormerACLUmember (When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.)
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So ronery...


11 posted on 06/09/2009 12:08:58 AM PDT by SolidWood (Palin: "We do not want to become slaves of Washington.")
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"a neurology specialist, who replied that he may be suffering from PSD(Post Stroke Depression.) "

This is just about the only picture of Ol' Chia Head since his stroke. He is now Ol' Skin Head.

yitbos

12 posted on 06/09/2009 12:46:14 AM PDT by bruinbirdman ("Those who control language control minds.")
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PSI is REALLY going to put him into PSD.
13 posted on 06/09/2009 12:53:56 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (There is something deeply wrong with the USA, and its People, if high Obama-approval levels continue)
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To: exist
Or San Francisco. Ooops! (my bad)
14 posted on 06/09/2009 12:54:50 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (There is something deeply wrong with the USA, and its People, if high Obama-approval levels continue)
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"He can no longer keep up. The guy is barely alive. "

The last two leaders of Stalinist regimes

yitbos

15 posted on 06/09/2009 1:05:07 AM PDT by bruinbirdman ("Those who control language control minds.")
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Shouldn't the headline read “Il Ill?” They may never get another chance to use it.
16 posted on 06/09/2009 1:07:16 AM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (The man who said "there's no such thing as a stupid question" has never talked to Helen Thomas.)
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OH LITTLE KIM is roaney


17 posted on 06/09/2009 10:39:26 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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If this report is correct, i.e. that he suffers from depression, then the switch to a new leadership has already been done.... and the winner is the Steward of Gondor, sorry, North Korea Jang Sung-taek, that has anoited young puppet Kim Jong-un to be his prisoner...
18 posted on 06/09/2009 11:59:18 AM PDT by AdmSmith
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“showing tears for no particular reason... “

Dementia?


19 posted on 06/11/2009 6:53:20 PM PDT by traumer
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