Posted on 07/16/2009 10:56:55 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
Health rumors stoke curiosity in N. Korean documentary on Kim Jong-il
By Kim Hyun
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea says it is making a documentary series that chronicles the life of Kim Jong-il, the first retrospective on the authoritarian ruler that analysts say is reminiscent of one produced before his father's death.
Following photographs that revealed a gaunt face, drooping lips and shrunken physique, reports about the documentary now in production raised the question that outside watchers have long brooded on since Kim's alleged stroke last year: Is the "Dear Leader" ready to pass the baton?
Seoul officials admitted the documentary is unprecedented for Kim, but drew a clear line between fact and speculation.
The soon to be “in the past” Kim.
It’s hell when time stops.
Hopefully soon the Dearly Departed Dear Leader.
Judging by US economic policy, we should pull up stakes on the Korean peninsula and let China manage the situation.
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