Meanwhile in North Korea

[Meclazine for Israel]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-10/north-korea-unveils-new-intercontinental-missile-at-parade/12751592

Kim Jung Un has a big one out on display.

I think the Western Australian city of Perth is outside his radius of reach.

But the West Coast of the US is now within range.

Good luck.

[CumbrianLefty]

They do love their toys to play with, don't they?

[Meclazine for Israel]

"He said he was grateful that not a single North Korean had tested positive for the disease, an assertion that South Korea and the US have previously questioned."

[Santander]

But some random ex-government official told me he was dead?

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"He said he was grateful that not a single North Korean had tested positive for the disease, an assertion that South Korea and the US have previously questioned."

No one can test positive without tests. Genius move.

[Blue3]

Crying Kim Jong Un says he has failed his people, in public address to them

https://www.yahoo.com/news/analysis-failed-kim-jong-un-161352701.html

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration yet of how he is relying on his "man of the people" persona to tackle his country's deepening crises.

Though the young leader has consolidated his rule over the isolated nation with ruthless purges, North Korea watchers say he has also sought to portray himself as a more traditional political leader than his eccentric father, Kim Jong Il.

Speaking at a military parade on Saturday, Kim became emotional as he paid tribute to troops for their response to national disasters and preventing a coronavirus outbreak and apologised to citizens for failing to raise living standards.

"Kim's modesty and candour, and his tears and choking, were all highly unusual, even for someone who publicly acknowledges shortcomings and has an established pattern of being expressive," said Rachel Minyoung Lee, an independent researcher and former open-source North Korea analyst for the U.S. government.


...


"Our people have placed trust, as high as sky and as deep as sea, on me, but I have failed to always live up to it satisfactorily," Kim said, at one point appearing to choke up. "I am really sorry for that."

[Estrella]

It's kind of obvious to think that this is just a cunning populist move. Thing is, it flies so hard in the face of the usual image of NK leaders, not just Kim's predecessors but himself. I think it's actually possible that he's just an emotionally unstable man-child who bungled his way through his rule with lots of luck and institutional support, but now he's facing his first real real crisis and he's just completely broken down and has no idea what to do.

[CumbrianLefty]

I think it's actually possible that he's just an emotionally unstable man-child who bungled his way through his rule with lots of luck and institutional support, but now he's facing his first real real crisis and he's just completely broken down and has no idea what to do.

(other examples of this phenomenon are available)

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

But some random ex-government official told me he was dead?

Not to mention 40+ CNN articles citing Dr. Drew!

[Samof94]

It's kind of obvious to think that this is just a cunning populist move. Thing is, it flies so hard in the face of the usual image of NK leaders, not just Kim's predecessors but himself. I think it's actually possible that he's just an emotionally unstable man-child who bungled his way through his rule with lots of luck and institutional support, but now he's facing his first real real crisis and he's just completely broken down and has no idea what to do.

His sister is stealing his power. Also, even North Koreans can’t hide from COVID 19.

[TML]

"He said he was grateful that not a single North Korean had tested positive for the disease, an assertion that South Korea and the US have previously questioned."

Even though NK has not officially reported any covid cases, South Korean intelligence officials believe the virus spread to the country during 1Q2020.

[Meclazine for Israel]

People in California will sleep a little less now.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-09/north-korea-shows-off-largest-ever-number-of-nuclear-missiles/101954372

[CumbrianLefty]

Nah, the real threat still remains minimal.

[Meclazine for Israel]

North Korea

2023 Military Parade

https://youtu.be/Soy7uc-SwbI

The white Storm Troopers at 1:18.00 were mega. They recently returned from Hoth.

[Stranger in a strange land]

North Korea

2023 Military Parade

https://youtu.be/Soy7uc-SwbI

The white Storm Troopers at 1:18.00 were mega. They recently returned from Hoth.

Are those capes?!? If so, why?

[Meclazine for Israel]

Haven't had a good nuclear standoff in a while. We might get one this weekend:

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-flies-nuclear-capable-bombers-amid-tensions-korea-98372861


U.S. Air Force will conduct missions over the Korean Peninsula (AP)

"The United States flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula again on Wednesday in a show of strength against North Korea amid concerns that the North might conduct a nuclear test.

The long-range bombers took part in joint aerial drills with U.S. and South Korean fighter jets over the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said. It said it was the first deployment of U.S. B-52 bombers to the peninsula in a month."

[Meclazine for Israel]

Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new tactical nuclear submarine.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the launch of the new nuclear attack submarine. (Reuters: KCNA news agency)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-08/north-korea-launches-tactical-attack-submarine/102830388

Submarine No. 841— named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure — will perform its combat mission as "one of core underwater offensive means of the naval force" of North Korea, Mr Kim said.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the submarine's unveiling. (Reuters: KCNA)

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I like Kim’s hat.

[Samof94]

Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new tactical nuclear submarine.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the launch of the new nuclear attack submarine. (Reuters: KCNA news agency)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-08/north-korea-launches-tactical-attack-submarine/102830388

Submarine No. 841— named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure — will perform its combat mission as "one of core underwater offensive means of the naval force" of North Korea, Mr Kim said.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the submarine's unveiling. (Reuters: KCNA)

I imagine that Kimist groups will  become the Korean equivalent of Neo Nazis if the Kims are no longer in power one day.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the submarine's unveiling. (Reuters: KCNA)

Texan here. He's got a good hat.

[Santander]

Great news. Hopefully South Korea can also escape the yoke of American imperialism.

[Meclazine for Israel]

Video footage of the event.

Kim Jung Un attending the Launching Ceremony of the 841 Hero Kim Kun Ok nuclear submarine.

841 Hero Kim Kun Ok Launch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvooNSOFWQ

The music was spectacular, the footage of the naval arrival of the Supreme Leader, Kim, sublime. It was like a US action sitcom like MacGyver or Knight Rider out of the 1980's. All it needed was a hollowed out Volcanic Island as a secret base, and this was near on perfect.

Our leader arrives by fast attack Cruiser......












Copyright 2023 - Our Peerless Patriot Supreme Commander Kim Jung Un, our Iron-Willed Naval Tactician,  Gifted Thinker, Advanced Theoretician, Outstanding Statesman and Immortal Leader.

Aspiring dictators, take note.

[Meclazine for Israel]

Exhalted Leader and Spiritual Master of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, off to Moscow by luxury armoured train.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-12/kim-jong-un-armoured-train-journey-to-russia/102835558


In this photo, the famous train is believed to be carrying then-North Korean leader Kim Jong Il through China in 2010.(AP)

[Meclazine for Israel]

Kim Jong UN has released his latest single praising himself.

It went straight to number one on Apple I-chart's and Spotify playlists in North Korea.

Friendly Father

https://youtu.be/dGbvctOg5l0

Things are looking pretty positive in North Korea in 2024.