Kimg Jong Un in poor health

[Syt]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/kim-jong-un-in-poor-health-north-korean-tv-acknowledges/article20799127/

Kim Jong-un in poor health, North Korean TV acknowledges

Young North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is suffering from "discomfort," state media has said in the first official acknowledgement of ill health after a prolonged period out of the public eye.

Kim, 31, who is frequently the centrepiece of the isolated country's propaganda, has not been photographed by state media since appearing at a concert alongside his wife on Sept. 3, fuelling speculation he is suffering from bad health.

He had been seen walking with a limp since an event with key officials in July and in a pre-recorded documentary broadcast by state media on Thursday appeared to have difficulty walking.

"The wealth and prosperity of our socialism is thanks to the painstaking efforts of our marshal, who keeps lighting the path for the people, like the flicker of a flame, despite suffering discomfort," a voice over for the hour-long documentary said.

The documentary was followed by a pre-recorded broadcast of a North Korean Supreme People's Assembly meeting from which Kim was notably absent.

Kim has rapidly gained weight since coming to power after his father died of a heart attack in 2011, photos released by state media show.

North Korea observers speculate Kim's weight and family background may have contributed to his condition.

"Based on his gait, it appears he has gout – something [due to] diet and genetic predisposition that has affected other members of the Kim family," said Michael Madden, an expert on the North Korean leadership and contributor to the 38 North website.

[grumbler]

May the Times obituary editor suddenly have new business.

[Caliga]

Has he: retired to his dacha

[jimmy olsen]

Eh, if he dies then it's unclear who would take control. Probably someone from the military. Whoever it would be they would probably have to sink a ROK ship or do something equally dumb to demonstrate what a hardass they are. I'm relatively sure the South would retaliate this time.

[Martinus]

Wouldn't be surprised he is being poisoned by his politburo. He seems like a vicious but incompetent little shit. Such combination does not last long, usually.

[Eddie Teach]

Incompetent? Hardly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f37K0hIv3zk&index=1&list=PLuKg-WhduhklQR2uqYCE_aSZgfJLsy4fx

[celedhring]

Maybe he wants to be more like his dad, Kim Jong Ill


I'll get my coat...

[derspiess]

He has gout?  Cut down on the foie gras, fat boy.

[The Larch]

He has gout?  Cut down on the foie gras, fat boy.

The culprit seems to be cheese, though:

Kim Jong-un has gained some weight recently, and many believe the change can be attributed to his love of cheese.

It was revealed last April that Jong-un developed an obsession with cheese as a student in Switzerland.

He loves Swiss cheese so much that he sent a team of North Korean food experts to France to learn how to make it.

The three specialists were supposed to spend several months at France's National Dairy Industry College, according to the Mirror, but the institution rejected their stay.

Now, he insists on importing the cheese in bulk, even under Western sanctions.

[Zanza]

He loves Swiss cheese so much that he sent a team of North Korean food experts to France to learn how to make it.

Wouldn't Switzerland be the more obvious choice to learn about Swiss cheese?

[Malthus]

He has gout?  Cut down on the foie gras, fat boy.

The culprit seems to be cheese, though:

Kim Jong-un has gained some weight recently, and many believe the change can be attributed to his love of cheese.

It was revealed last April that Jong-un developed an obsession with cheese as a student in Switzerland.

He loves Swiss cheese so much that he sent a team of North Korean food experts to France to learn how to make it.

The three specialists were supposed to spend several months at France's National Dairy Industry College, according to the Mirror, but the institution rejected their stay.

Now, he insists on importing the cheese in bulk, even under Western sanctions.

Shit, in that case, send him all the cheese he wants. A hundred delicious, irresistable varieties. 

[The Brain]

How can you guys be sure it's AIDS?

[Admiral Yi]

Wouldn't Switzerland be the more obvious choice to learn about Swiss cheese?

They make a bunch in France too.

BTW, anyone know what Swiss cheese is called in Switzerland?  It's called Emmental in France.

[Syt]

Probably Emmentaler, as this is the common name of the cheese in German. After the Emmental where it originates. Also, there's more than one type of cheese coming from Switzerland.

[derspiess]

At my Kroger the fancier version of Swiss cheese has Emmentaler on the label.  I like to order it by that name to impress all around me.