Comments on: Kim Jong-il Greets the Rohmeister in Pyongyang http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/ Korea... in Blog Format Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:58:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: hardyandtiny http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111551 hardyandtiny Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:23:00 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111551 "Is it just me, or does anyone else think Mr. Kim Jong Il has lost some weight?" Ov guz hiz purfic bodi as Amerikan kon farma, YA!? “Is it just me, or does anyone else think Mr. Kim Jong Il has lost some weight?”

Ov guz hiz purfic bodi as Amerikan kon farma, YA!?

]]> By: globalvillageidiot http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111498 globalvillageidiot Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:22 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111498 No way of knowing what will go down, or how it will happen. I would venture to guess that one of his sons won't be the next leader, but beyond that who knows? Without a doubt, it will be extremely interesting. No way of knowing what will go down, or how it will happen. I would venture to guess that one of his sons won’t be the next leader, but beyond that who knows? Without a doubt, it will be extremely interesting.

]]> By: bumfromkorea http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111497 bumfromkorea Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:52:26 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111497 @globalvillageidiot What do you think? Transfer of power to Kim Jung Nam, "war of the heirs", random general takeover, factional infighting --> civil war (...within a technical civil war), regime collapse, *gasps for air* Too many possibilities? @globalvillageidiot

What do you think? Transfer of power to Kim Jung Nam, “war of the heirs”, random general takeover, factional infighting –> civil war (…within a technical civil war), regime collapse, *gasps for air*

Too many possibilities?

]]> By: globalvillageidiot http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111496 globalvillageidiot Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:49:46 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111496 The only good thing I can say about this summit is that the Fat Man looks like he may be on his last legs. (Not that there hasn't been speculation on his or the regime's demise time and time again, but he really does look like shit at the moment.) Once he goes, things should get rather interesting. Strap on your seatbelts... The only good thing I can say about this summit is that the Fat Man looks like he may be on his last legs. (Not that there hasn’t been speculation on his or the regime’s demise time and time again, but he really does look like shit at the moment.) Once he goes, things should get rather interesting. Strap on your seatbelts…

]]> By: gbnhj http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111479 gbnhj Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:58:01 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111479 If Roh wanted to get KJI to smile, he could have tried inviting some talented actor or actress along to brighten the mood. Someone like Ee Young-Ae would be just great. If Roh wanted to get KJI to smile, he could have tried inviting some talented actor or actress along to brighten the mood. Someone like Ee Young-Ae would be just great.

]]> By: mins0306 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111477 mins0306 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:05:59 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111477 <blockquote>Also, it was interesting and telling that Kim made Roh stand in review of the troop march past - Roh was more or less forced to publiclly honor the KPA, that is unusual and different from the usual ceremonial review of the standing honor guard.</blockquote> That also happened when Kim Dae Jung visited North Korea on 2000. And I remember seeing a video of it happening when a Chinese Premier visited Pyongyang, although I don't exactly remember who and when. It looks like usual NK protocol to have the honor guard march in front of visiting dignitaries. So, I wouldn't put too much meaning into that.

Also, it was interesting and telling that Kim made Roh stand in review of the troop march past - Roh was more or less forced to publiclly honor the KPA, that is unusual and different from the usual ceremonial review of the standing honor guard.

That also happened when Kim Dae Jung visited North Korea on 2000. And I remember seeing a video of it happening when a Chinese Premier visited Pyongyang, although I don’t exactly remember who and when. It looks like usual NK protocol to have the honor guard march in front of visiting dignitaries. So, I wouldn’t put too much meaning into that.

]]> By: SomeguyinKorea http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111475 SomeguyinKorea Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:41:34 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111475 "Roh and his handlers are truely clueless." I'm not so sure about that. Remember the 'Il Shim Hue' case and how the Roh government quickly killed the investigation by replacing the director of the NIS? http://freekorea.us/2006/11/27/?cat=0 http://freekorea.us/2007/04/16/il-shim-hue-members-convicted-sentenced-and-probably-confused/ Wasn't it also revealed that one of Roh's former aids had been the president of a pro-North Korean student union in the 80's? “Roh and his handlers are truely clueless.”

I’m not so sure about that. Remember the ‘Il Shim Hue’ case and how the Roh government quickly killed the investigation by replacing the director of the NIS?

http://freekorea.us/2006/11/27/?cat=0

http://freekorea.us/2007/04/16.....-confused/

Wasn’t it also revealed that one of Roh’s former aids had been the president of a pro-North Korean student union in the 80’s?

]]> By: Sonagi http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111474 Sonagi Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:38:42 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111474 You can judge for yourself in this YTN clip: http://www.ytn.co.kr/_comm/pop_mov.php?s_mcd=1008&key=200710021942155832 What's strange is that he definitely looks like he's lost weight, but his belly still sticks out. It seems like he's lost more muscle than fat. You can judge for yourself in this YTN clip:

http://www.ytn.co.kr/_comm/pop.....1942155832

What’s strange is that he definitely looks like he’s lost weight, but his belly still sticks out. It seems like he’s lost more muscle than fat.

]]> By: Sonagi http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111471 Sonagi Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:58:52 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111471 Yes, the Korean media has taken note of his weight loss and overall health. I posted a link on the first summit thread. According to media reports, Kim and Roh did not speak beyond exchanging greetings. Look at the KJI in the video. He trundled slowly down the red carpet and could not manage a conversation with his southern counterpart or even a smile. I don't think KJI is being aloof or unfriendly. I think he is a walking corpse. Have London bookies started taking bets on his demise? Yes, the Korean media has taken note of his weight loss and overall health. I posted a link on the first summit thread. According to media reports, Kim and Roh did not speak beyond exchanging greetings. Look at the KJI in the video. He trundled slowly down the red carpet and could not manage a conversation with his southern counterpart or even a smile. I don’t think KJI is being aloof or unfriendly. I think he is a walking corpse. Have London bookies started taking bets on his demise?

]]> By: bumfromkorea http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111468 bumfromkorea Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:21:26 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2007/10/02/kim-jong-il-greets-the-rohmeister-in-pyongyang/#comment-111468 @ Jing I thought so too, but it looks like he's sick as well. Perhaps there is a truth to the whole speculation that his health is rapidly failing? @ Jing
I thought so too, but it looks like he’s sick as well. Perhaps there is a truth to the whole speculation that his health is rapidly failing?

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