... masses and transforming the whole of society on the basis of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism” that is so familiar to the older generation. Even the style of delivery was preserved, with new reality being described through turns of phrase traditional for North Korean rhetoric.
“A Strong Korea”
Kim Jong-un’s main achievement was declared to be the fact that he was able achieve nuclear status for the country. The series of “firework displays” – nuclear missile tests since the start of this year – enabled Kim Jong-un ...
... was unwell, and the South Korean Defense Ministry ‘revealed’ that Kim Jong-un was recuperating after an unidentified illness. According to other sources, he had an operation on his ankles and was rehabilitating in Bongwha hospital in the North Korean capital.
What was actually wrong with Kim Jong-un? Versions vary in line with the commentators’ political allegiance. Some are keen to dwell on his obesity resulting from general gluttony and in particular his “addiction to Swiss cheese”. People said similar things of Kim ...
... president Park Geun-hye,
the daughter of “the father of the South Korean
miracle”
Park Chung-hee, actually recognized
mistakes of her predecessor and announced
the beginning of Trust Policy toward
the North.
However, the young leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un, probably due to internal reasons – the need to strengthen his personal power and consolidate the elites and the population – chose the path of escalating the tension and war hysteria against the South. After the launch of a three-stage ...
... intention to adhere to the precepts not only of his father, but also of his grandfather, specifically regarding active personal involvement in public policy.
“All the Flags to Visit Us”
Photo: independent.co.uk
AP opens full news bureau in North Korea
Kim Jong-un has already confirmed his commitment to multi-vector diplomacy, including the resumption of six-party talks to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and the accelerated implementation of major tripartite infrastructural projects ...
Will the change of leadership bring about the change of the regime?
The change of leadership in North Korea has been smooth so far; and dramatic changes in its internal and foreign policies are unlikely in the medium and short- term perspective. At the same time, in order to survive and ensure the regime’s security the ruling elite needs to carry ...
