Posted on 11/07/2011 4:14:39 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
The rise of Kim Il-sung's mini-me
By Andrei Lankov
SEOUL - In October last year, media worldwide reported that Kim Jong-eun, Kim Jong-il's third son, had been made a four-star general and promoted to the position of vice chairman of the Korean Workers' Party's Central Military Commission.
It was taken as evidence that at long last, the Dear Leader had decided on his successor. At the time, it was often overlooked that Kim Jong-eun had not yet been officially described as "successor". Officially, he is merely a top dignitary, even though few would cast doubt on the actual meaning of the promotion of a 28-year-old to a top circle of decisions makers whose average age is well above 70.
Over the following year though, the media - at least, the English-language media - have not paid much attention to the succession process underway in the North. This lack of attention is easy to
explain. The media usually report unusual developments while the North Korean dynastic succession has so far progressed without many surprises.
It seems that North Korea's decision makers do not want to be too creative. So far, they have generally followed the script which was developed 40 years ago, in the 1970s, when Kim Jong-il was promoted to succeed his father, Kim Il-sung.
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This is a way to remind North Koreans how incredibly lucky they are to be blessed by destiny, which has provided them with three geniuses of leadership, the three best leaders the world has ever seen.”
Such a blessing to be imprisoned in N.Korea.
Receiving a blessing in NK is a painful experience.
“Receiving a blessing in NK is a painful experience.”
I laughed, but sadly it’s true.
And you can have it all
My empire of dirt.
I will let you down
I will make you hurt.
OHH CHIA Pet must be proud LOL!
Come on he is dad LOL! he probably give son extra ration of booze for this honor LOL!
“My empire of dirt.”
That says it all.
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