What is known about this man? What is his lifestyle and management style? What are the facts talking about? What is invented? Where will the young politician lead the country? What are the real prospects? Let's get it right.
Origin and biography
When Kim Jong-un was born, it is not known for certain. All information regarding the country's leader is kept in strict confidence. It is officially announced that his date of birth is January 8, 1982. Some sources say that Eun was born a little later, dates vary. Such data are given in the reports of the special services of states that are particularly interested in affairs in a closed country. These are organizations hostile to South Korea, the USA. They agree on only one thing: Pyongyang, the capital of the country, is declared the birthplace. In any case, it turns out that one of the youngest world-class leaders is Kim Jong-un. His biography, like other leaders of North Korea, will not be made public. Only meager facts are known.
Mother
About the woman who gave birth to our hero, even less is known. With confidence, only her name can be called - Ko Young-hee. They say that she was a ballerina. There was no official marriage between her and the previous leader of the country, Ira. The girl delighted the leader at "pleasure parties." These forbidden evenings were loved by Kim Jong Il. Under American (banned in the country) music, nude beauties arranged for him magnificent performances. According to rumors, North Korea received the future leader . Kim Jong-un never talks about his mother. In any case, there is no such information in the press. And there is something to discuss. The death of Ko Young-hee, allegedly in 2003, causes a lot of gossip. The official version insists that the cause of death was cancer. Other sources say that she mysteriously died in a car accident. The circumstances of the case were not disclosed. It is interesting that at that time a peculiar company was held in the country, positioning the woman as a “respected mother”. Analysts considered the event a sign of the appointment of a successor to the then leader. They called Eun and his brother, Kim Jong Cher.
Education
This is another scary secret that North Korea does not want to reveal. Kim Jong-un, according to unverified reports, received a European-style education. How the process went is a mystery. Rumors refer to a number of educational institutions, among which the International School in Bern (Switzerland) most often sounds . Interestingly, the leadership of the institution denied that Kim Jong-un had ever crossed the threshold of a school. But rumors about his life in Europe are enough. Official sources claim that the teenager received knowledge at home. His talent and even genius are not in doubt.
Political relations
More often he was seen in chic restaurants in the city of Bern. The society of Ri Chol, North Korean ambassador to this country, was his favorite. This, perhaps, was the path that led him to the post of president of the DPRK. Ri Chol, according to unverified reports, was the secret treasurer of Kim Jong Il. That is, an influential and respected figure. They also say that Kim Jong-un played basketball in Europe. These rumors are refuted by the heir's complexion. He was returned home before the age of about twenty years. Further, information sources lose sight of it. If he worked in the governing bodies of the country, then he used a pseudonym. His photographs did not appear in the press. It is known that Kim Jong Il showed the young man preference over other sons.
King of the morning star
It was said that the mother ordered the officials from the DPRK leadership to call her son that way. Nobody dared to recount. Rumors of the death of Kim Jong Il began to appear in the press closer to the end of 2008. Then it turned out that he was struck by a serious ailment. This was a disturbing factor. Officially, a dry newsletter was reported that the leader suffered a stroke. Analysts began to worry. The main topic of geopolitical discussions was the candidacy of the next leader of the people. Began to call the applicants. Kim Jong Cher, according to rumors, did not cause much sympathy for his father, who considered him weak. Another brother - Kim Jong Nam - blamed himself for being addicted to gambling establishments. Il considered him a supporter of corrupting Western culture. According to experts, the beloved son could become the main contender for the DPRK president. Kim Chen In was still too young. He was twenty-six years old. This was the only negative fact. In all other respects, his father considered him a perfectly acceptable figure, especially noting his intelligence. An additional factor in favor of Un was considered an advertising company, which back in 2003 was run by his mother.
Successor
In mid-January 2009, it was officially announced that analysts were right. Kim Jong-un was proclaimed the official heir of the leader of the people. This came as a surprise more to the country's elite than to the international community. According to rumors, some forces within North Korea made plans to ascend the "throne" of Kim Jong Nam. This was even reported in the press. The leader decided otherwise. He assigned an adviser to his beloved son - Hour Son Thaek. This influential politician with an iron hand ruled the country during Ira’s illness. The procedure for the official “introduction” of Un into power began with the elections in February 2009. He was registered as a candidate for membership in the DPRK Supreme Assembly. In March, the elections took place. Interestingly, the officially published lists of the victorious names of the sons of Ira were not. However, Eun was represented by the successor of the leader and was appointed head of the Security Service. The press explained that he was elected under a pseudonym.
Brilliant Companion
A heart attack cut short the rule of the leader of the people. In 2011, the president of the DPRK died . Kim Jong-un was immediately named Supreme Commander of Korea. This is one of the main posts of this state. About a week later he was approved in the main position - Chairman of the Central Committee of the Labor Party. The fact of the birth of a new leader took place. About a year before, Eun received the honorary title of "The Brilliant Comrade", which remained so for him. Within three and a half months after being approved, the new leader did not appear in public. He made his first statement at an event marking the centenary of the birth of Kim Il Sung on April 15, 2012. A solemn speech was made during the parade in honor of the ideological creator of the state.
First steps
Kim Jong-un has established himself as a daring politician. Sometimes his uncompromising shocked him. First of all, he set about intensifying activities to create a nuclear program. In 2013, the third tests were conducted in this area. He violated all UN Security Council resolutions. Earlier, a non-aggression pact was concluded with South Korea. The young leader categorically declared his breakup unilaterally. The UN called for tougher sanctions against the DPRK. Eun was not at a loss, but responded with a threat to use the country's nuclear potential against the United States. The world can plunge into the horror of the third world with the use of the most terrible weapons. At this time, the press was full of headlines stating that Putin and Kim Jong-un scare the planet. It’s just that the military exercises of the two states were carried out simultaneously (without coordination between the leaders). Nevertheless, the hopes for liberalization of North Korean policies that were associated with a change of leadership collapsed overnight. This country has become a constant topic of discussion in the UN. In addition, the space program of North Korea is exciting for the world. Messages regularly appear about attempts to launch a satellite from its territory. This is a direct violation of the UN Security Council resolution.
Personal life
Secret is covered with everything that surrounds the leader. So, only in 2012 it became clear that he is a family man. Kim Jong-un, whose wife did not appear in public, turns out to be the father of two children. The dates of their birth are not reliably known. Mother - Lee Sol Zhu graduated from the University of Pyongyang. She grew up in the family of a teacher and a doctor. It is believed that young people met at a concert in 2008. The girl took part in the performance. The fact that official sources say about the leader’s personal life is remarkable. With his father, this topic did not seep into the press. He married three times, and not a single word was published about this. Eun does not have good health. Its completeness led to the occurrence of early hypertension, weighed down by diabetes. Among his hobbies note love for Hollywood films. Sports preferences - American basketball.
Kim Jong-un executed his uncle
December 2013 was marked by a cruel event. Kim Jong-un executed the man who, by the will of his father, took care of and protected the heir from other pretenders to the throne. Chan Song Thek was rightly considered the most powerful person in the country. He was next to Father Un at the time of his decline, when Ira's health was weakened. According to rumors, he practically led the DPRK. And in December 2013, because of the veil, a message came that Taek was accused of high treason. It is officially announced that he created his own faction within the leadership, which led the preparation of the coup. The act is called "heinous crime" and intrigue. Thek is charged with wanting to create a branch in the ruling party, which seeks to overthrow the current regime. The offender, as it turned out, was the uncle of the president. He, in addition to treason, was also accused of corruption. It is officially stated that he took drugs, often spent time with women, which testified to his moral decomposition. Guilt Taeka recognized by a military tribunal. Immediately after the meeting, the offender was executed. There were reports in the press that the people of North Korea had a united “front” supporting their leader.
Prospects
Analyzing the activities of Un, political scientists are making a discount on his young age. However, everyone notes the emergence of a strong leader, who is sometimes compared with Stalin. North Korea is in a difficult position due to economic sanctions. The exit routes have been outlined. Analysts believe that the young leader will be able to survive and revive the country. The political elite, which hoped to lead the young leader, was mistaken. The country is still far from prosperity, but no one is starving, and they support their Eun. Kim Jong Il showed himself to be a wise man and a leader, choosing a successor. Continuing his father's work - the creation of nuclear weapons, Eun does not forget about the economy, which now seems to be the main problem. The word "reform" under his leadership was firmly entrenched in the country. The economy began to change gradually, the old ones that interfered with the development of the structure began to break. The first step was the reform of the agricultural sector. Shortage of products is the main problem of the state. To strengthen the producer, Eun practically gave the peasants the right to engage in a kind of entrepreneurship, which had previously been strictly prohibited. Now a team of five can produce agricultural products and leave a third for themselves. Reforms also apply to other industries. Prospects for the state are outlined. The young leader leads the people confidently and firmly.