Thread: Is your dad a supreme leader?(i sure wish mine was)

The only thing my dad ever made me was Supreme Leader of Taking Out The Trash

Reporting by David Pierson at LA Times

"North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and eventual successor in a massive coming out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young heir.



Kim Jong Eun, believed to be 27, stood near his ailing father on a long rostrum overlooking tens of the thousands of civilian performers and goose-stepping troops in a special celebration broadcast on state television. Until last month, when he was promoted to four-star general at a special meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, Kim Jong Eun had never appeared by name or face in the North Korean press."

Anyone think this succession will change U.S. - Korean relations? I'd especially be interested in feedback of this news from any South Korean members (if we have any).

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Originally Posted by speedking

The only thing my dad ever made me was Supreme Leader of Taking Out The Trash

Reporting by David Pierson at LA Times

"North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and eventual successor in a massive coming out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young heir.

Kim Jong Eun, believed to be 27, stood near his ailing father on a long rostrum overlooking tens of the thousands of civilian performers and goose-stepping troops in a special celebration broadcast on state television. Until last month, when he was promoted to four-star general at a special meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, Kim Jong Eun had never appeared by name or face in the North Korean press."

Anyone think this succession will change U.S. - Korean relations? I'd especially be interested in feedback of this news from any South Korean members (if we have any).

Remember, spam = boot in face

My main concern is that he'll be more aggressive in his ambitions and cause even further turmoil in the area. Kim Jong Il was old and probably concerned more with the sanctity of his nation than advancing his ambitions. Someone younger is more than likely to take bigger risks for a bigger reward.