Let me start out that I do not relish in the death of anyone, especially those who pass without Christ as their Savior! We all have probably heard that Kim Jong-Il (KJI), long-time dictator of North Korea, died recently, but many in America have no idea of the implications. They only see the funny little character from the movie Team America.
In fact, KJI was a master manipulator, button-pusher for world angst and anger, and just a plain low down antagonist. With him gone, we don't know what his successor will do. His 20-something son, Kim Jong-Un (KJU) is an unknown to all. He lived a very sheltered life, schooled in Switzerland. There are some indications that he is at best as unstable as his father, and at worst more unstable, especially given his youth. It is unlikely that his reign will lead to a reunification of the peninsula, but rather will lead to a larger black hole that is the Democratic (hear sarcasm) People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
China has been the only real, close ally of the upper peninsula and with KJU taking over, even they don't know if he'll maintain those ties. Worse yet, the military might not accept his succession given his age and inexperience. Imagine and already fragile and unstable nation being run by a military dictatorship. So what does that mean for America.
Well, if the Leftists like pathetic and forgotten president Jimmy Carter have their way, we'll continue to give food and more supplies to the nation. Problem is, that food doesn't reach the people, and what little might is a very mere fraction of what was intended. No, just like KJI hoarded it all for himself and his cronies, KJU and/or the military will do the same, rest assured. This puts stress on the regions, further stress on our relations with China (not that I'm a fan or support much in foreign relations with China), and it disrupts the economy in the Pacific as it pertains to our export/import trade there.
When I found out the news I said a prayer. Not only for the people of south Korea (or Republic of Korea) but also for the US military over there. If I was still there I think I would be getting a lot of phone calls from my family.
ReplyDeleteIf I was KJU, I would take the calls for peace seriously, give military men jobs instead of being military, open the borders and let nations in and show his people that he can truly be a "Great Successor" as he is now known.
It will be interesting over the next year or so that's for sure!
I, like many South Koreans, would love to see an open DPRK, but that will bring many heartaches and troubles on the economy as well (not that different from the struggles of reunifying West/East Germany). But you're right, this would work if he would just open up to other nations. Thank you very much for your comment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
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