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US source: North Korean leader in grave danger after surgery

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snoopy7548 said:
I for one hope that we send aid to NK during this uncertain and trying time for them.
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Trumpie already did it at the end of March-a nebulous offer of assistance at least:

www.cnn.com

Trump confirms he sent letter to North Korea about cooperation on coronavirus

President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un about cooperation on the novel coronavirus and offered assistance to North Korea, Iran and other countries that need help.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com

Of course at the same time Trump had to be shamed to aid US states, only doing so when Governor Cuomo's "TV ratings" were higher than Trump's.
 
Ichinisan said:
I feel this is short-sighted, considering the power plays that could be triggered with China or Russia.
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It's _possible_ that it won't have much effect on the US, though. Things might hardly change at all in North Korea, or might only change slightly (if there is a small change, it may be for the better...just hope there isn't a chaotic struggle, serious instablity in a country with nuclear weapons is not a cheering prospect...something that strikes me as a future worry for both Pakistan and China)
 
VRAMdemon said:
www.koreatimes.co.kr

Trump says he knows how North Korean leader is doing but can't talk about it yet - The Korea Times

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, April 27, 2020, in Washington. APU.S. Presi...
www.koreatimes.co.kr www.koreatimes.co.kr

He probably just read (or had read to him) the briefing on Kim.

I'm just surprised he's managing to not blab about it, although I'm sure he's presumably forwarded it on to Vlad.

I'm sure he is practically hopping up and down and singing/chanting "I know a seee-cret.....I'm not gonna tee-eelll..
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Yet stating “I know but cant talk about it... yet” sort of is talking about it. Still as secret intelligence briefings they give Trump this is as good as its gonna get.
 
2020 / 5 / 1

No idea whether it's Photoshopped.
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news.chosun.com

김정은, 20일만에 나타났다...김여정 데리고 비료공장 준공식 참석

김정은, 20일만에 나타났다...김여정 데리고 비료공장 준공식 참석 지난달 11일 이후 첫 공개행보 준공식에서 직접 준공테이프 끊어
news.chosun.com news.chosun.com
 
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It'd be pretty easy to prove he's alive, but so far the NK gov has only released pics that could have been altered pretty easily. Not much different than Turkmenistan saying "See? Our leader is fine. Here's 12 seconds of aerial video of him doing donuts in an SUV. See? Nothing to worry about."

My guesses are either the fat fuck really did kick it, and his sister is still trying to solidify family rule in the face of Chinese reach and generals who are scared shitless they will be executed.

Or, this is like Putin dipping out for a bit to get a face lift. Maybe tubby had extensive lipo along with other procedures, and recovery takes longer when you're a morbidly obese smoker/boozer. I also won't be surprised if it turns out the stint story was correct. As a rule I don't trust any info out of Pyongyang, and no one else should either.

I think the corona lockdown answer is less likely as we're already dealing with an extremely insulated and protected person. Just sounds a little too convenient. We'll see.
 
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He could have also dropped out of sight for a bit and allowed the rumors of his death to circulate to test the reactions of his generals and execute accordingly.
 
Kaido said:
Not official, but it's being reported that he's dead:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253760139380867073

I mean, it's Twitter, so take it with a grain of salt, but:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1253910140840861696

Looks like his sister would take over?

https://twitter.com/BRI_SL/status/1253892698618179584

One dude says the successor insecurity could be bad:

nypost.com

Death of Kim Jong Un could create refugee crisis, require military response

Rumors swirling that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fallen critically ill have sparked fears that his demise would destabilize the region and lead to a refugee crisis that would draw in the US…
nypost.com nypost.com

Could possibly turn into the new Iraq:



I really hope things change in that country. I went through a phase where I watched a lot of documentaries & stuff on that place...the modern footage out of that country are just horrifying. Those people need some serious help. I never wish death on anyone, but hopefully one way or another things will change for the citizens of North Korea.
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actually turning to iraq is better than right now, at least in iraq you have freedom
 
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