Ill happy birthday

[Taro Toporific]

birthday in North Korea
Sunday, February16, 2003, 4:22 AM
Seoul, South Korea-AP -- North Korea's leader is urging his people to hate America as they mark his birthday... government-orchestrated celebrations for Kim's 61st birthday, which included festivals, speeches and calls for patriotism....
This year's celebrations coincide with a report by Japanese media that Kim is grooming his 21-year-old son as his successor.

[Taro Toporific]

birthday in North Korea
This year's celebrations coincide with a report by Japanese media that Kim is grooming his 21-year-old son as his successor.

Further background...
[quote] N Korea sets stage for succession
17feb03

The Japanese news agency said a classified North Korean military document reverentially referred to Kim's current wife Ko Yong Hee as "mother" and "loyal subject".

The North started a similar campaign in the mid-1970s to idolise Kim Jong Il's mother when he was earmarked to succeed his father, Kim Il Sung, the founder of the reclusive communist state.

Little is known about Kim Jong Il and Ko Yong Hee's son, Kim Jong Chul. A South Korean newspaper reported he had studied in France.

Kim Jong Il is believed to have three children: Kim Jong Chul]

[cstaylor]

Yup, there will be no end to the missile overflights. Let's hope they keep the warheads empty.

[gaijinzilla]

Is it too late to send a birthday card?

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Is it too late to send a birthday card?

Send pot plants...
[url]North Korean soldiers pot plants amid nuclear crisis[/url]