Posted on 03/24/2010 10:19:38 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is suffering from chronic kidney failure and receiving dialysis treatment every two weeks, the head of a state-run research center said.
Kim also has diabetes and high-blood pressure, Nam Sung Wook, head of the Seoul-based Institute for National Security, said at a seminar yesterday, according to the organizer. Given his age, 68, it may difficult for Kim to fully recover, Nam was quoted as saying on the Web site of the Headquarters of National Unification Movement of Young Korean Academy.
The comments came as a report suggests more North Koreans are questioning their leader’s propaganda within the country. Increasing market activity and access to foreign media have led more people, even elites, to harbor negative sentiments toward the regime, according to the study released this week by the East-West Center, set up by the U.S. Congress.
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He could come over here and get some Bummercare....
For the first time I am in favor or euthanasia.
Don't they have state run health care? He should live forever as a result of it. Bah humbug.
BTTT
Obama is about to lose a friend!
Die you vile scumbag. Die.
Bummercare hasn't quite taken over yet despite being singned into law. Kim Il might survive here and we don't want to see that happen. At least I don't.
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