lunes, 27 de noviembre de 2017

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North Korea on the BRINK? Kim Jong-un gets new security chief as he fears being OVERTHROWN

KIM Jong-un has appointed a new security chief as he fears being overthrown in a power struggle with North Korea’s army.
By Henry Holloway / 
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NORTH KOREA: Kim Jong-un fears being overthrown so has tasked his pal Choe to protect him
The tyrant handpicked Jong Kyong-thaek, a top member of the military army of the Worker’s Party of Korea’ for the top job.
Kim is looking to reassure his power in North Korea amid fears he could face a coup by the Korean People’s Army.
North Korea’s military has long been one of the major political forces in the rogue state – boosted by Kim’s dad Kim Jong-il.
Unlike his father, Kim doesn’t trust his generals – believing they may attempt to unseat him.
Last week, Kim appointed his righthand Choe Ryong-hae to begin a purge of the top ranks of the army in a bid to secure power.

Inside North Korea: The pictures Kim Jong-un doesn't want you to see

 
Since 2008, photographer Eric Lafforgue ventured to North Korea six times. Thanks to digital memory cards, he was able to save photos that was forbidden to take inside the segregated state
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Taking pictures in the DMZ is easy, but if you come too close to the soldiers, they stop youERIC LAFFORGUE/EXCLUSIVEPIX MEDI
Taking pictures in the DMZ is easy, but if you come too close to the soldiers, they stop you
  • Taking pictures in the DMZ is easy, but if you come too close to the soldiers, they stop you
  • A rare example of an undisciplined kid in North Korea. The bus was driving in the small roads of Samijyon in the north, when this kid stood in the middle of the road
  • In the art center of Pyongyang, we experienced a power outage, a daily event the North Koreans hate to show. When it happens, they tell you it's because of the american embargo
  • On the highways, you can see trucks loaded with coal, since North Korea has big problem getting oil like during WW2
  • Something you can see often in North Korea, but still forbidden to photograph
  • North Korea say foreign aid is a war debt, but taking pics of the WFP sign through the window of a house in a village is forbidden
  • There are a lot of tired people since many have to ride their bikes for hours to go to work in the fields. Taking pictures of them is forbidden
“Kim seems to be weakening the power of the military.”
Prof Nam Sung-wook
Kim Won-hong, a top officer in North Korea’s army, was removed from top security job.
His replacement Jong has been briefed with “prevent potential challenges” to the ruling figures in the party.
Won-hong has reportedly been set to work on forced labour farm outside Pyongyang.
Kim Jong-unGETTY
KIM JONG-UN: North Korean rule is built on support from his military and party

North Korean discusses ‘brainwashing’ propaganda against USA

 
Choe Ryong-hae and Kim Jong-unGETTY
RIGHT-HAND MAN: Kim Jong-un has promoted Choe Ryong-hae to oversee the shake-up of his party
Kim’s regime has deemed the ruling military figures – called the Army Politburo – are suspected of an “irreverent attitude” towards him.
The latest backstabbing against the army has been led by Choe.
Previously, Prof Nam Sung-wook of Korea University said: "Kim seems to be using Choe to weaken the power of the military.”

How North Korea sees America: GRUESOME art depicts Americans murdering Koreans

 
The shocking paintings depicts the alleged crimes American soldiers carried out on Koreans during the Korean War
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A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North KoreaNEWS DOG MEDIA
A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
  • A gruesome propaganda painting produced by North Korea
North Korea’s army grew in power under Kim Jong-il who adopted a “military first” policy.
Paranoia has run through his son’s rule, beginning his reign with a series of purges and mass executions in 2011.
Kim even now appears to closing ranks as he promoted his sister Kim Yo-jong and ex-girlfriend Hyon Song-wol to top jobs.
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ON THE BRINK: North Korea could be on the verge of a military coup with Kim's major shake-up
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