Posted on 06/14/2016 7:53:12 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
N.K. leader orders theme park closure to erase executed uncle's legacy: source
2016/06/14 16:25
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's leader has ordered the dismantling of a folklore theme park in Pyongyang in a bid to erase the remaining legacy of his uncle Jang Song-thaek who was executed in 2013 for treason, a source familiar with the reclusive country's affairs said Tuesday.
The North's leader Kim Jong-un is believed to have ordered his officials to close the Pyongyang Folklore Park which opened in April 2012, the observer said. Work on the park began late 2008 under the instruction of the incumbent leader's late father Kim Jong-il.
Located in the foot of Mount Taesong in the North's capital, the 2 million square-meter theme park is known to have been set up and spearheaded by Jang, and features propaganda structures as well as a folk village.
"Since early last month, the sound of explosions has been heard inside the park," the source said. "Rumor has it that the folklore park is being dismantled."
Another Pyongyang watcher said that the North's leader is said to have expressed negative views that the park reminds him of the relative he ordered killed.
"The closure of the park appears to reflect Kim's uneasiness about the possibility that traitors can show up at any time even as he has consolidated power through the reign of terror," the source added.
In 2013, Kim ordered the execution of his once-powerful uncle Jang, accusing him of treason. The move is seen as a step to reaffirm the leader's power which he inherited in late 2011 after the sudden death of his father.
The North's leader has strengthened his reign of terror by purging and executing scores of party and military officials.
But, but, think of the widdle North Korean chillen!!
Where will they go to learn the finer points of hating Americans while enjoying the latest amusement park attractions?
Has the family of Jang Song-thaek been properly sentenced to one of those concentration camps for the rest of their days?
Eradication of such treasonous behavior must be initiated!
Just like a scene from "The Prisoner
How cool, Six Flags Pyongyang.
Ride the bumper bicycles.
Enjoy the thrilling Mt.Paektu roller coaster
and nuclear museum.
Remember party members ride FREE!
Kind of looks like Six Flags Detroit...
Patrick McGoohan would be proud of this reference. God rest his soul.
The kind of power OUR totalitarian liberal 'elites' crave...
North Korea, otherwise known as Bellevue South of China.
Doesn’t look like much fun anyway
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