azkanan Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Well, to be honest? That was unexpected.In short: Heart Attack>! North Korea has urged its 24 million people to rally behind heir-apparent Kim Jong Un as the nation mourned the death of supreme leader Kim Jong Il.>! In a “special broadcast†today, state media said Kim died of a heart ailment on a train due to a “great mental and physical strain†during a “high intensity field inspection†on Saturday.>! “It is the biggest loss for the party … and it is our people and nation’s biggest sadness,†a TV anchorwoman clad in black Korean traditional dress said in a voice choked with tears.>! The official Korean Central News Agency said the country, people and military “must faithfully revere respectable comrade Kim Jong Unâ€Â.>! “At the leadership of comrade Kim Jong Un, we have to change sadness to strength and courage and overcome today’s difficulties,†it said.>! Kim Jong Il unveiled his third son Kim Jong Un as his successor a year ago, putting him in high-ranking posts. Little is known about the younger Kim, who is believed to be in his 20s.>! South Korea’s police were placed on a high alert after Kim’s death, according to the National Police Agency, and the South Korean parliament convened emergency committee sessions on national defence, intelligence and unification affairs.>! South Korean President Lee Myung-bak put the military on alert and convened a national security council meeting. The South Korean and US militaries have bolstered reconnaissance and are sharing intelligence assets on North Korea, according to Seoul’s defence ministry. About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea.>! The White House said in a statement that it is closely monitoring reports of Kim’s death.>! “The president has been notified, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan. We remain committed to stability on the Korean peninsula, and to the freedom and security of our allies,†the statement said.>! Asian stock markets moved lower after the news, which raises the possibility of increased instability on the divided Korean peninsula.>! A South Korean foreign ministry official said diplomats are shocked but are trying to assess the situation as best as they can.>! Chae Jae-eun, a South Korean company worker, said from Seoul that she worried mostly about the economic implications Kim Jong Il’s death would cause. She also said North Korea now stands at a crossroads as the country may isolate itself further or open up.>! Lee Kyu-yun, a parliamentary official, said he is personally scared but refrained from speculating on future developments. He said he was considering stocking up on food in case military tension soars.>! North Korea said Kim’s body will be placed in the Kumsusan memorial palace in Pyongyang and there will be a national mourning period until December 29\. Kim’s funeral will be held on December 28. http://www.scotsman.com/news/international/kim_jong_il_death_world_watches_as_north_korea_prepares_for_transition_1_2015950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddunit Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 … Hurray?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azkanan Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 @DDunit:> … Hurray?![/topic]:cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzo Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 A little too early to celebrate, I hear his son, Kim Jong Un, is just as much of a whack job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Refuge Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I wouldn't say it was unexpected, we knew the guy was pretty sick.EDIT: Wasn't kimmy a god? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdreamer Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 He'll rise from his grave in a few days and claim hes God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawQuart Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 @Admiral:> Wasn't kimmy a god?Apparently gods can now die of heart attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keebler Elf Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Bit scary that his young un proven son is being handed a country with nuclear weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Didn't even know who he was until a classmate told me a few hours ago.It shows how little I care about the world around me, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 but rushykins… you're european... you are supposed to care about the world around you more than americans.... Hmmm i guess there are people that dont care in every country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawQuart Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 @Gweneth:> but rushykins… you're european... you are supposed to care about the world around you more than americans.... Hmmm i guess there are people that dont care in every country.When your country doesn't have 25,000 troops stationed in random foreign countries you tend not to care about the passing of your ally's leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I care about nature and all that stuff, I just don't care about people and countries as much as most people do.Don't even see why I should care if this Kim Jong Il is dead, sick or alive. Did he care when I was sick and was like: "Oh Myron's sick, better tell him to get better soon." No, he didn't know me and I didn't know him.@Jungle:> When your country doesn't have 25,000 troops stationed in random foreign countries you tend not to care about the passing of your ally's leaders.Wouldn't care even if my countries troops were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 ahhh now one step closer to finding you rushy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 You could've taken that step years ago. I never bothered to hide my first name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broojo02 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I hope that secretly Kim Jong-Un hates everything his father stands for and will tear down the Juche system in NK, but something tells me that will be very wishful thinking :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmeyana Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Friend: "Kim Jong Li just died."Me: "I don't know people who don't know me."[/joke]Isn't it true that most of the power in North Korea is given to the dead kings, wich means that they are getting governed by dead people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 @Esmeyana:> Friend: "Kim Jong Li just died."> Me: "I don't know people who don't know me."[/joke]wat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Woob woob! Let's talk about shit we don't know anything or/and don't really care about!![](http://i1.kwejk.pl/site_media/obrazki/2011/12/17ace6754f89ee4e4b86b141c15be24c.png?1324297807) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Refuge Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 `````` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Comnena Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hulk is next (Macho Man died fairly recently too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkro1 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Didn't Homefront predicted this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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