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Post by Mosha on Apr 26, 2020 5:49:42 GMT 7
So is he gone or not? Rumours abound, but it sounds like a surgeon and his family may receive a change of address.
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Post by AyG on Apr 26, 2020 6:33:07 GMT 7
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Post by siampolee on Apr 26, 2020 8:35:42 GMT 7
What is intriguing is that reports of the presumed demise of " The Great Leader" are emenating in the main from a Chinese funded run news agency.So the truth may be a disputed tale, or possibly The Great Leader is being "reeducated"',having his wings clipped or "offed." Time alone will tell us what the truth maybe masked in.
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Post by rubl on Apr 26, 2020 9:09:04 GMT 7
Rumour has it Kim Jong Un refused medical advise from our stable genius. So, it's his own fault.
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Post by Mosha on Apr 26, 2020 9:14:23 GMT 7
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Post by oldie on Apr 26, 2020 9:39:25 GMT 7
His sister had taken over?
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Post by rubl on Apr 26, 2020 9:47:39 GMT 7
His sister had taken over? The one described as 'feared' and 'beloved'. I guess that runs in the family
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Post by Mosha on Apr 26, 2020 9:55:37 GMT 7
A patriarchal society, I don't think she'll replace him, and the eldest brother was overlooked by Kim Jong-Il. He's considered effeminate apparently by North Koreans. If Kim Jong-Un has gone, it could be the end of that dynasty.
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Post by rubl on Apr 26, 2020 10:35:31 GMT 7
A patriarchal society, I don't think she'll replace him, and the eldest brother was overlooked by Kim Jong-Il. He's considered effeminate apparently by North Koreans. If Kim Jong-Un has gone, it could be the end of that dynasty. Brother or half-brother? Older Half-brother Kim Jong-nam 'died' in Malaysia February 2017. ADD: There is an older brother Kim Jong-chul. Likes to play guitar and go to Eric Clapton concerts.
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Post by siampolee on Apr 26, 2020 11:00:14 GMT 7
Well an update from some two hours since, another side to the issue or smokescreen. Make of it as you wish. Remember he and his team are a crafty lot of buggers. Could be something going on recent missiles launches are often used to divert the eyes of the press away from domestic internal issues. North Korea’s Kim sends letter to construction workers amid reports his TRAIN spotted at coastal resort 26 Apr, 2020 02:29 / Updated 1 hour ago Get short URL North Korea’s Kim sends letter to construction workers amid reports his TRAIN spotted at coastal resort FILE PHOTO © Global Look Press / Xinhua 202 Follow RT onRT Rumours about North Korea’s leader's whereabouts and health have been the talk of the town - but Kim Jong-un seems to be having none of that, praising workers of the major construction project, that is according to state media. As the world watches the unravelling of the drama starring the North Korean leader with bated breath, with conflicting reports fuelling speculations of either his demise or a serious health condition - Kim was reported by state Rodong Sinmun newspaper to have sent greetings to the staff working on the construction of Samjiyon city, one of the most ambitious development projects underway in the reclusive nation.
ALSO ON RT.COM #KIMJONGUNDEAD is a rumor, but political jokes at North Korean leader’s expense are already here The publication reported Sunday that Kim “sent thanks” to workers involved in the rebuilding of what was touted as an “ideal socialist village” by the North Korean leader himself. The town, which is reported to be the birthplace of Kim’s late father and country’s former ruler - Kim Jong-il - was supposed to undergo a near-complete makeover, being transformed into a model city with new railway stations, power and telecommunications infrastructure and hundreds of brand new buildings added.
The project is located at the foot of Mount Paektu - the country’s “sacred mountain” - which Kim has frequented in recent years. In early December, the North Korean leader officially inaugurated the renovated city in a lavish ceremony.
Report of Kim’s sending greetings to the workers, as well as of his official communication with foreign leaders did little to quash the rumours of him supposedly lying on his deathbed - even though the speculations of his ill health have been since played down by China and South Korea, as well as by US President Donlad Trump, who rubbished CNN source-based reporting as "fake news."
Unsurprisingly, a fresh report that a train which “probably” belongs to Kim appeared to be parked at a coastal resort where the North Korean leader was reported to be recuperating after a “cardiovascular procedure'' has added flames to the fire.
matiere* @matiere Train Spotted at Kim Jong Un’s Wonsan Compound | 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea www.38north.org/2020/04/wonsancompound042520/ …
View image on TwitterView image on TwitterView image on Twitter 5 8:02 AM - Apr 26, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy See matiere*'s other Tweets The report by North Korea research group 38 North cited satellite imagery, suggesting that the train has been at the railway station at the city of Wonsan at least since April 21. Although the publication itself admitted that this fact gives little clues about Kim’s health condition, mainstream media pundits wasted no time in trying to read into the imagery.
“This doesn't prove or disprove anything about his health. But for context, Kim usually prefers to fly to Wonsan. A train is a far more formal/solemn way to travel,” CNN’s Will Ripley said.
Will Ripley ✔ @willripleycnn #breaking Satellite images show what is likely North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's train at his compound in Wonsan. This doesn't prove or disprove anything about his health. But for context, Kim usually prefers to fly to Wonsan. A train is a far more formal/solemn way to travel.
www.rt.com/news/486905-kim-train-letter-health/?utm_source=browser&utm
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Post by siampolee on Apr 26, 2020 11:12:01 GMT 7
Here's a link from my , "favourite news folder.'' Last entry a trifle dated but it may well be worth dropping in on it in the short term future to see if there are any indicators as to what the situation may be in NK. kcnawatch.org
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Post by rubl on Apr 26, 2020 11:14:48 GMT 7
Interesting that RT article has "Report of Kim’s sending greetings to the workers, as well as of his official communication with foreign leaders did little to quash the rumours of him supposedly lying on his deathbed - even though the speculations of his ill health have been since played down by China and South Korea, as well as by US President Donlad Trump, who rubbished CNN source-based reporting as "fake news."" especially since we also have "U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin issued a rare joint statement on Saturday commemorating a 1945 World War Two link-up of U.S. and Soviet troops on their way to defeat Nazi Germany as an example of how their countries can cooperate." Mind you, both 'leaders' have downplayed COViD-19 to the point people believed their 'it's just like a flu'. PS a few days ago "Bipartisan Senate report says 2017 intel assessment about Russian interference and Trump was accurate" news.yahoo.com/bipartisan-senate-report-says-2017-145850378.html
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Post by siampolee on Apr 26, 2020 11:18:48 GMT 7
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 26, 2020 14:21:46 GMT 7
I heard a rumour he's 'staying with his best friend' in Germany.
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Post by oldie on Apr 26, 2020 15:08:33 GMT 7
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