Happy Birthday Kim Jong-un (Maybe)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivering a New Year's Day address in Pyongyang last week. Photo: KNS

The Missing Brothers Of Kim Jong-un -- Sydney Morning Herald

Kim Jong-un is portrayed in North Korea's official state media as a leader without comparison, blessed with a supreme bloodline, flanked by a supportive wife and endowed with the "brilliant" ability to revamp the economy, command an army and guide the space program.

But one thing is notably absent from these descriptions: any mention of his two brothers, both of whom were once rumoured to be heirs to the family-run empire.

As Kim prepares for his nationally celebrated birthday on Tuesday, thought to be his 30th, his brothers are far away from the state-sanctioned spotlight, one living in secrecy in North Korea, the other apparently moving between China and Singapore.

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Update: Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Candy To North Korean Children In Honor Of His Day Of Birth: Report -- Huffington Post

WNU Editor: Here is a photo gallery of Kim Jung-un

Kim Jong-Un's Nephew: North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Is A Dictator

Kim Jong-Un Is A Dictator Says His Teenage Nephew -- The Telegraph

Kim Jong-Il's teenage grandson has labelled his uncle, North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un, a "dictator" in an interview that offers a rare glimpse into the world's most secretive ruling dynasty.

During the interview, conducted at the school in Bosnia where he studies, Kim Han-Sol, 17, spoke of his desire to "make things better" for the Korean people.

Sporting wide, black-frame glasses, two studs in his left ear and a fashionable haircut, Kim also talked of his close friendships with South Korean and US students and his hopes for the Korean peninsula's reunification.

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More News On North Korea Leader's Nephew Interview

Kim Jong Il’s grandson calls his uncle Kim Jong Eun a ‘dictator’ -- Washington Post
North Korea leader's nephew in rare interview -- BBC
Kim Jong-un's nephew labels him a dictator -- Sydney Morning Herald
North Korean dynasty debut: Kim Jong Il's teen grandson on TV -- NBC
Kim Jong-un’s hipster nephew labels North Korean leader a ‘dictator’ in rare interview -- National Post
Kim Han-Sol, grandson of the late North Korean leader, gives rare interview (VIDEO) -- Global Post
16-Year-Old Grandson Of Late North Korean Leader Gives Incredible TV Interview -- Business Insider
The New It Boy of North Korea: Kim Jong Il's Grandson -- The Atlantic

North Korea's Kim Jong-un Makes His First Public Speech

Kim Jong-un addresses North Koreans in Pyongyang. Photograph: Reuters

Kim Jong-un Uses First Public Speech To Call For Push To 'Final Victory' -- The Guardian

North Korean leader breaks father's habit of silence by speaking in public at military parade.

North Korea's new leader has delivered his first public speech as the impoverished state celebrates the centenary of its founder's birth.

Kim Jong-un, the third Kim to rule North Korea, called for a push to "final victory" at a military parade in Pyongyang. He read monotonously from a script in the capital's central square after goose-stepping soldiers and sailors showcased the country's military power in the spring sunlight.

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More News On North Korea's Kim Jong-un's First Public Speech

N Korea's Kim Jong-un speaks publicly for first time -- BBC
New N. Korean leader Kim speaks publicly for first time -- Washington Post
North Korea's Kim lauds military in "push to victory" -- Reuters
New North Korean leader speaks publicly for first time at celebrations marking 100th birthday of the nation's founder -- Daily Mail
N.Korea's Kim gives first speech at centenary parade -- AFP

My Comment: If I was a North Korean, I would be on my hands and knees praying that Kim Jong-un does not repeat the 5,6,7 hour speeches that both Castro and Chavez are famous for.

North Korea's Future Leader Linked To Attacks On South Korea

Kim Jong Un, seen second from left wearing a black suit, is the youngest son of Kim Jong Il, far right. Kns/AFP-Getty Images

Kim Jong-un 'Masterminded Attacks on S.Korea' -- Chosun Ilbo

A North Korean document supports the conclusion that North Korea attacked the Navy corvette Cheonan and Yeonpyeong Island last year to whip up domestic support for the succession of leader Kim Jong-il's son, Jong-un.

The document, which the Chosun Ilbo obtained from a source in China on Tuesday, claims that Kim junior was deeply involved in both attacks. Titled "Lecture Materials," the document was apparently drawn up for military propaganda officers early this year.

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My Comment: If this is what you must do to insure your succession to the top job in the country .... this reveals a complete lack of confidence in your ability to do handle the responsibilities that such a position will ultimately demand of you.

Life Is Good For North Korea`s Future Ruler

North Korea's Heir-Apparent Launches Luxury Villa Construction Spree -- The Telegraph

A starving North Korea is reportedly spending more than £100 million on new offices and villas for Kim Jong-un, the country's heir-apparent.

The construction spree, documented in satellite photographs and informant accounts assembled by South Korea's intelligence services, began as Kim Jong-un was named to succeed his ailing father, Kim Jong-il, last month.

No independent corroboration of the photographs was possible, but two North Korea experts told The Daily Telegraph that the material was credible. North Korea's ruling family has long been known to live in considerable luxury, unlike the vast majority of the population it rules over.

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My Comment: Would he go to war to risk all of this .... let us hope not.