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thediplomat.com...
Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, might be leading the hermit kingdom instead of her brother, a recent report from Seoul-based think tank, North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity (NKIS) revealed.
According to NKIS on October 1, Kim Jong-un — who has failed to appear at official events since early September — is getting medical treatment at Bonghwa Clinic from both domestic and foreign medical teams. Meanwhile, in his absence, Kim Yo-jong is charged with handling important government decisions.
An unnamed source told NKIS that a decision to give Kim Jong-un extended medical treatment was made at a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea on September 6. The meeting was reportedly held at Kim Yo-jong’s suggestion.
As a result of the meeting, Pyongyang decided four things. First, to give special and extended medical treatment to Kim Jong-un in order to quickly restore his health. Second, all North Korean high level officials and party members should be responsible in following Kim’s previous orders. Third, the party and army should be on wartime-like alert while Kim Jong-un is out of commission. Lastly, all the important matters related to government administration should be reported to Kim Yo-jong, so that Kim Jong-un can concentrate on getting better.
Kim Yo-jong is the daughter of the former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and his wife, Kim Yong-hui. She was first spotted at a photo session for participants at the 3rd Conference of the Workers’ Party of Korea in September 2010, when she stood next to her father’s personal secretary.
the hermit kingdom
originally posted by: thesmokingman
lets hope his sister is not HALF the tyrant he is.
originally posted by: thesmokingman
originally posted by: yeahright
a reply to: intrepid
From the link? That's a MAN, baby!
Either way she is twice the man of her brother.
originally posted by: adjensen
I wouldn't give this too much credence (as in hoping that she would change the country's direction,) unless the KCNA comes out with something about her. As of today, they're still promoting the cult of personality for Kim Jong-un and Dear Leader's Juche ideology.
originally posted by: Aleister
True or not, if the GrandExaltedSupremeMostHigh leader himself gets wind of this rumor, and it isn't true, the sister better run for the hills. And yes, she's cute, much more so than any member of her family I've seen so far. Wouldn't mind having a State Dinner with her.
originally posted by: thesmokingman
originally posted by: Aleister
True or not, if the GrandExaltedSupremeMostHigh leader himself gets wind of this rumor, and it isn't true, the sister better run for the hills. And yes, she's cute, much more so than any member of her family I've seen so far. Wouldn't mind having a State Dinner with her.
I dont know, Kim has a pretty extensive security detail protecting him, I am sure she will be heavily protected as well.