With the possibility of World War 3 still in the air, I thought it may be appropriate to discuss North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un. Since assuming power, Kim Jong Un has quickly dismantled years of diplomacy. It seems I can't watch tv without seeing something about Kim Jong Un. Whether it be Dennis Rodman seeking peace with the Dictator, or Saturday night live ridiculing is boyish appearance After seeing his numerous threats of American destruction, I can't blame the media for ridiculing him so harshly. In Fact, I would like to share some of my favorites so far.
In this picture, Kim Jong Un reminds me of Augustus Glute from Willy Wonka. Hard for me to comprehend that he has the power to start world war 3!
I stole this one from thechive.com, their caption asked: Who wore it Better?
Looks aside, is it seriously possible that Kim Jong Un means his threats? Or his he just trying to make his presence known as the new kid on the block?
It is hard to know how serious to take North Korean threats. My guess is that this is a ploy for attention (and ultimately for aid in exchange for changing ways). Aside from the freak show, the actual reality of North Korea is fascinating. As the last hardcore Soviet style economy (even Cuba is transitioning to the Chinese model) they have a very interesting social structure. The same type of resourcefulness among a people ill served by their government is evident among the North Koreans as among people like the Cubans: they run military vehicles on cars powered by steam engines that run on incinerated garbage.
ReplyDeleteI too am unsure how seriously to take the North Korean threats. I find it difficult that a country only slightly larger than Kansas has the ability to begin world war 3. As for your running cars on incinerated garbage comment I am not sure what to say.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what to say either. It's both impressive and very sad, no? North Korea used to have the better infrastructure on the Korean peninsula. War, mismanagement, and sheer isolation have really changed the situation.
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