Posted on 01/25/2007 3:30:04 PM PST by TigerLikesRooster
[Newsis[ Quoting a reliable source in S. Korea, Jiji Press of Japan reported on Jan. 26 that there is an intelligence that something may be wrong with Kim Jong-il recently.
In its dispatch from Seoul, it reported that Kim Jong-il is not in Pyongyang, and intense power struggle could be going on between factions inside his inner circle.
Intelligence outfits of U.S. and S. Korea are now trying to verify this now, according to the report.
The source suggests the possibility that something might have happened to Kim Jong-il's health. The report also added that there is also a rumor circulating which says Kim being detained by (N. Korean) military.
Another view suggests that Kim Jong-il may be staying at his luxury villa in Wonsan on (N. Korea's) east coast.
It is difficult to tell the veracity of these pieces of intelligence at this moment, but if true, this could create 'power vacuum' in N. Korean leadership which has Kim Jong-il as its absolute supreme leader, and have great impact on (N. Korean) regime, according to the report.
On the other hand, an S. Korean intelligence official reportedly emphasized, "They did not detect any particular signs (of such developments)", showing skepticism on such intelligence. [Seoul=Newsis]
We will see how it will develops. Crossing fingers.
Or hiding in a tunnel?
Hopefully a severe case of lead poisoning or perhaps that tight thickening feeling that so many in Iraq have felt around their necks. Or better yet, maybe an improvised explosive device went off under his Mercedes.
Something May be Wrong with Kim Jong-il...
Well, Duh!
Tis good news!
What is the Chinese equivalent of Arkancide?
Now we know the real reason Kerry was crying...
He's playing hide-the-salami with the Iranian ambassador in a bunker somewhere. He's not so ronery now.
Kim is probably just out waterskiiing and the North Koreans put their navy on alert as a matter of protocol.
Thanks for posting.
FR leads the way on news!
Something he ate, perhaps? ;)
This certainly looks interesing.
Now if Iran could get up enough gumption to throw out the Mad Mullahs and Ahmadinutjob,Maybe the world could have some peace.
Dirka Dirka Dead Dirka.
"detained" ?
Somehow I doubt it. Hope it's true, though.
Another view suggests that Kim Jong-il may be staying at his luxury villa in Wonsan on (N. Korea's) east coast
This just in, Kim Jong-il is either dead, alive, in jail, or not in jail.
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Intelligence outfits of U.S. and S. Korea are now trying to verify this now,
which says Kim being detained by (N. Korean) military -->which says that Kim is being detained by (N. Korean) military
You can tell that by looking at him. That goofy little fart could be a big attraction in a traveling Freak Show. "Come see Chimpanzee-Man!!!! 25 cents a ticket!!!"
Anyway, I hope they have put two slugs in the brain pan by now. Thanks for the translation and the post.
Is a military coup a good thing? Aren't they all brainwashed and shrink wrapped?
Maybe he died of ronryness?
BUSH'S FAULT?
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