The family of North Korea's reclusive Kim Jong Il.

North Korea's "Dear Leader," Kim Jong Il, hasn't appeared in public much lately. But when he does make a rare outing, as in this undated photo recently released by the Korean Central News Agency, the formerly robust leader appears languid and slender. Some reports indicate that he has suffered a stroke or is ill with cancer. The health of North Korea's 68-year-old dictator is of particular importance to global security interests given the threat of Pyongyang's burgeoning nuclear program and the fact that Kim's successor has not been clearly established. By most indications, his third son, Kim Jong Un, is the heir apparent, but there is no guarantee that he will be able to retain control of a country where poverty and corruption are rampant, and international allies are few.

 
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  • Posted By: Dravian @ 08/24/2009 2:53:23 PM

    No one can live without security. In a place where everything you have and love can disappear from morning to morning... There are people who would like a little less liberty in exchange por security. How can you walk your streets when you are afraid? I believe the best way to analize something is getting in the shoes of both sides. Try it, it might help.

  • Posted By: TwinTowers @ 07/22/2009 12:43:26 PM

    I think Picture #2 is great, "What A smile on the late dear leader. It astounds me that people like this can smile while they oppress and deny their countrymen liberty. Denying education other than what they dictate keeps their masses ignorant.
    I'd like to send them a NEW Hampshire License plate " Live Free Or Die! And A Quote from Benjamin Franklin. " Any society
    that would give up a little Liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and loose both, I guess they know this better than we do! Pay Attention America!!!

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