North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has died

last SG · 2011-12-19T14:08:52+00:00

the world has seen the back of a mad man, less one mad man on earth

Dalforce 1941 SG

and he starved countless of his citizens for it

But North Korea still has sovereignty and not under puppet regime. But their system is too extreme, it should be reformed.

Mr Milo SG

Will his son (heir) be able to make it as Leader of NK?

He is so young

Dalforce 1941 SG

Late leader of North Korea Kim Jong Il and son visiting families in Pyongyang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQJbmHLbbR4&feature=related

winsomeea SG

Late leader of North Korea Kim Jong Il and son visiting families in Pyongyang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQJbmHLbbR4&feature=related

This one some said will be worse than the father.

Dalforce 1941 SG

This one some said will be worse than the father.

Hope that he can pursue some liberal political and economic reforms.

Mr Milo SG

Hope the new leader will lead NK to a better future for its citizens

winsomeea SG

Hope that he can pursue some liberal political and economic reforms.

I doubt he will. Believe he is groomed to act like the late father.

Dalforce 1941 SG

Hope the new leader will lead NK to a better future for its citizens

Wonder whether the U.S will take advantage and put pressure on the DPRK as they see that the guy leading it is young and inexperienced.

This is where having nukes is really a advantage to ward off U.S threats.

Gaddafi gave up his nukes and ended up dead.

Dalforce 1941 SG

I doubt he will. Believe he is groomed to act like the late father.

But Kim Jong Il is really skilled in foreign affairs. Economic policies, all messed up, but play off allies and enemies against one another, he is really one of the best.

Wonder whether his son is as skilled.

Mr Milo SG

Seems like we will be seeing a political tug of war between China and USA over NK

NK will be torn politically then

Dalforce 1941 SG

Hope that U.S will stop acting like a bastard and give up its hostility towards DPRK.

allkosong SG

Am in Seoul right now.

Was on the train from Wonju to Seoul when the news was broadcasted via the intercom. Oh it was so 대박! The pax initial reactions were of shock, but then everyone was like rejoicing lol!

When I reached Seoul Cheongnyangni Station, everyone was glued to the giant plasma TV that was tuned to the news channel. Oh you guys have no idea how big this news is to South Korea (and South Koreans)... Many South Koreans (me included) still have family relatives up north whom they have lost contact for decades and KJI's death makes a tremendous difference to the current status quo. Many dream of reunification and his death makes this one step closer.

By the way, Seoul is under maximum security now and there are military police prowling the streets stopping random people and cars to get them to show identification. The threat of North Koreans being sent at this particular time to spy in South Korean territory is not something to be overlooked, given the nature of what has happened...

Good to know. Thanks.

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