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JacktheCat
Joined: 08 May 2004
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 Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject: Kim Jong Il Wearing New Platform Shoes |
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Kim Jong Il has apparently outfitted himself with some new, even higher, platform shoes.
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The Dong-a Ilbo published a recently obtained photograph of a smiling Kim that shows him wearing a pair of platform shoes with heels about 10 cm-12 cm (4-5 inches) high.
Kim's actual height is a tightly guarded secret and Pyongyang seldom releases photographs that show his shoes. Kim is estimated to stand between 155 cm and 165 cm tall in his stockinged feet.
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"Platform shoes are an essential item for Kim Jong-il who fears being ignored when he meets outside leaders and Westerners", said Sohn Kwang-joo, chief editor of the Daily NK, a Web site that follows North Korean news.
"What would North Koreans think if their leader was such a short man? That's why Kim feels he deserves to wear platform shoes, even if they kill his ankles," he said.
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Here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050525/od_uk_nm/oukoe_odd_korea_shoes |
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agraham
Joined: 19 Aug 2004
Location: Daegu, Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Dong-A is right on top of the breaking news:
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| The photo published on Wednesday was taken in 2002 during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd like to see him go 10-pin bowling in those shoes, doubt if he'd match his Dad's perfect 300. |
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nev
Joined: 04 Jan 2004
Location: ch7t
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd like to see him go 10-pin bowling in those shoes, doubt if he'd match his Dad's perfect 300. |
Hey, give the guy a break. He's focussing on his golf.
http://216.26.163.62/2004/ea_nkorea_06_16.html |
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Derrek
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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"Pyongyang media say North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il enjoys golf, having shot multiple holes-in-one during his first try at the game. He reportedly aced five holes and finished 38 under par on the golf course. The "Great Leader" routinely shoots three or four holes-in-one per round, the government-controlled media reported. " |
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soviet_man
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Fashion and cosmetics are an entirely useless, unnecessary and bourgeoisie concept.
People in the third world have NO choice about their fashion style or hair accessories.
In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, citizens are provided with a variety of "Approved Haircuts" in which to select.
I think this is a good idea - it is why most workers and students have uniforms.
Kim dresses in the same way as an ordinary worker would. |
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dogbert
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: Killbox 90210
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 12:47 am Post subject: |
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| Swiss James wrote: |
| I'd like to see him go 10-pin bowling in those shoes, doubt if he'd match his Dad's perfect 300. |
Heresy!
He would score a perfect 400. |
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Apple Scruff
Joined: 29 Oct 2003
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 5:38 am Post subject: |
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| "Pyongyang media say North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il enjoys golf, having shot multiple holes-in-one during his first try at the game. He reportedly aced five holes and finished 38 under par on the golf course. The "Great Leader" routinely shoots three or four holes-in-one per round, the government-controlled media reported. " |
And this is the chump that the civilized world has to placate and kiss up to right now? There's no hope, I tell ya. |
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crazylemongirl
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 6:41 am Post subject: |
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3-5 inch platforms  I can barely manage my 3 inch heels |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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I demand that you be more respectful to my hero!!!
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Fashion and cosmetics are an entirely useless, unnecessary and bourgeoisie concept.
People in the third world have NO choice about their fashion style or hair accessories.
In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, citizens are provided with a variety of "Approved Haircuts" in which to select.
I think this is a good idea - it is why most workers and students have uniforms.
Kim dresses in the same way as an ordinary worker would. |
is this guy for real? |
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soviet_man
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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SwissJames,
Do a google search on "approved haircuts" |
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Gwangjuboy
Joined: 08 Jul 2003
Location: England
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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| soviet_man wrote: |
| I think this is a good idea - it is why most workers and students have uniforms. |
Kim Jong Ill has a change of clothing. His fellow countrymen often don't. Further, North Korean cabinet aides wear suits cut from the finest cloth in their negotiations with the west, and when they are partying with the "Dear Leader" and his array of working girls.
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| Kim dresses in the same way as an ordinary worker would. |
Wrong, he has a change of clothing. With respect to clothing the Dear Leader's situation is the polar opposite of ordinary North Koreans. I guess you think the Dear Leader eats like an ordinary worker does too don't you? Fool. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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| long hair "consumes a great deal of nutrition" and could thus rob the brain of energy |
I think I see where Soviet Man is coming from now- |
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soviet_man
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Wrong, he has a change of clothing. With respect to clothing the Dear Leader's situation is the polar opposite of ordinary North Koreans |
No. Not at all. I have never seen Kim wearing a suit and tie.
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| I guess you think the Dear Leader eats like an ordinary worker does too don't you? |
There is no conclusive primary-source proof about Kim's movements or living conditions. What we *DO* know is that Western journalists - people that have never set foot in North Korea - are in no position to make such judgements first hand. Frankly, nor are we.
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| long hair "consumes a great deal of nutrition" and could thus rob the brain of energy |
I don't doubt their wholesome intentions on this point. But obviously this is an unintentional generalization created by translation issues. |
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