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Kim Jong-Il
‘Kim Jong Il Looking at Things’ Has a Tumblr Successor
Following Kim Jong Il’s death, the world faces uncertainty over North Korea’s leadership transition. But it seems that the blogosphere’s meme transition has gone swiftly and smoothly.
Your Afternoon Movie Clip: Kim Jong Il in Team America
What would the death of tyrant be without some NSFW/somewhat offensive humor?
WATCH: Kim Jong Il’s Death Tearfully Announced on North Korea State TV
Ri Chun Hee was tasked with the death announcement of the nation’s Dear Leader, Kim Jong Il. Dressed in funereal attire – a black, somber robe – the woman known as the voice of North Korea delivered the shocking …
Kim Jong Un: 10 Things You Might Not Know About North Korea’s New Leader
Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s self-styled “Dear Leader”, died on Saturday of a heart attack, aged 69. As power transfers to his third son, Kim Jong Un, NewsFeed takes a look at what little is known of the country’s mysterious
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Twitter Reacts To The Death of Kim Jong Il
As news of the death of North Korea’s tyrannical leader swept the internet, Twitter reacted the way only Twitter does. From jokes a-plenty to pearls of wisdom, here are some of the most notable tweets on the death of the “Supreme Leader”.
Global Leaders React to the Death of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-Il
World leaders reacted cautiously to the sudden news Sunday night that Kim Jong-Il, the despotic leader of isolated North Korea, had died of a heart attack while traveling aboard a train within the country on Saturday.
Arrested for ‘Proselytizing?’ Man Joins History of Americans Detained in North Korea
An American man is being held in North Korea. Good thing Jimmy Carter’s got a trip planned.
Powerful Playlists: The Music that Moves World Leaders
One of the best ways to ensure your favorite musical group will play a personal concert for you is to become a world leader.
North Korea’s $500,000 Donation to Japan: Why That’s a Big Chunk of Change
Japan’s neighbor has taken notice of the quake-stricken nation, and is helping out with a $500,000 donation.
When You’re Kim Jong-Il, Your Birthday Party Features Flowers Named After You
If you were an autocrat celebrating your 69th birthday amid a wave of global revolution, what would your party look like?
North Korea: Twin Fur Hats Fuel Sartorial Succession Rumors
A new picture from North Korea shows heir apparent Kim Jong-un wearing the same otter hat as his ‘Dear Leader’ daddy, fueling some rather furry succession theories.