North Korea - how serious should we take them?

[Robertj21a]

TheRealNoNeedy said:

We could be them in just over a week

I hope not, I can't ride horses. Mind you, if Corbyn was to ever get in to some power we might all end up with the trots.

[citizensm1th]

TheRealNoNeedy said:

We could be them in just over a week

You and your ilk are really making me hope that we do doom monger

[vtecyo]

andy_s said:

No ideas on what this may signify?

AFAIK It's a fairly significant and traditional thing in North Korea - the leader rides a white horse to the top of a specific mountain to seek clarity / guidance.

I'm paraphasing, but I'm fairly sure that's the gist.

[FourWheelDrift]

kev1974 said:

I don't think much of this new Conan the Destroyer remake.

[anonymous-user]

It's a remake of the Wion, the Witch and the Wardwobe.

[bristolracer]

kev1974 said:

Beautiful horses, and wife.

Do you think she married him for his good looks,his charm,his kindness and his compassion?

[Robertj21a]

bristolracer said:

kev1974 said:

Beautiful horses, and wife.

Do you think she married him for his good looks,his charm,his kindness and his compassion?

No, she just likes pies.

[anonymous-user]

Yeah, she's Pukka.

[TurboHatchback]

I imagine the other option of certain execution was marginally less appealing than the supreme dong.

[Robertj21a]

janesmith1950 said:

Yeah, she's Pukka.

[Laurel Green]

North Korea state TV broadcasts Kim Jong-un riding white horse into the mountains again. Similar trips have preceded major policy decisions, and experts think 2020 could herald a return to long-range missile launches or other weapons tests.

[FourWheelDrift]

Laurel Green said:

North Korea state TV broadcasts Kim Jong-un riding white horse into the mountains again. Similar trips have preceded major policy decisions, and experts think 2020 could herald a return to long-range missile launches or other weapons tests.

He's marrying a horse, it will now be official North Korean policy that horses must be taken as spouses.

[Humble Pi]

FourWheelDrift said:

He's marrying a horse, it will now be official North Korean policy that horses must be taken as spouses.

That’s neigh laughing matter.

[MartG]

North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-50962768?ns_...

Now if only there were a very stable genius in a high position of leadership that could counter this insanity! Or at least use it as an opportunity to look capable and competent.

[FourWheelDrift]

MartG said:

Now if only there were a very stable genius in a high position of leadership that could counter this insanity! Or at least use it as an opportunity to look capable and competent.

His time has arrived.

[Cobnapint]

So. Where is he? Nowhere to be seen.

International speculation grows over Kim's health after media reports claim he underwent surgery and is gravely ill.
https://aje.io/w2epv

[Tyre Smoke]

I read that. 36, morbidly obese, heavy smoker, heart problem...

The finest healthcare system in the world, what could possibly go wrong?

Who would take over? Or would there be a thaw with the South?

[Pommy]

Tyre Smoke said:

I read that. 36, morbidly obese, heavy smoker, heart problem...

The finest healthcare system in the world, what could possibly go wrong?

Who would take over? Or would there be a thaw with the South?

Probably the hard line military and descend into numerous coups.

[Cobnapint]

Pommy said:

Tyre Smoke said:

I read that. 36, morbidly obese, heavy smoker, heart problem...

The finest healthcare system in the world, what could possibly go wrong?

Who would take over? Or would there be a thaw with the South?

Probably the hard line military and descend into numerous coups.

Corbyns free at the moment....

[Petrus1983]

Tyre Smoke said:

Who would take over? Or would there be a thaw with the South?

It does seem a bit weird in NK at the moment.

His sister, Kim Yo-jong, is his most trusted family member who already has a lot of power - but she’s female. He has an older brother but he’s totally out of the limelight.

Possibly the sister could form an interim leadership until his son who’s currently 10 could take over.