Table of contents:
- Massacre of unwanted relatives
- Squad of pleasure
- Fear of hairdressers
- Plastic surgery
- Donald Trump's death sentence
- Longevity Institute
- Lover of luxury
Video: 7 odious facts from the life of the North Korean leader that shook the world
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
On April 24, 2020, many Western media reported on the possible death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He succeeded his father in office in 2011, becoming the youngest head of state. His life was shrouded in a veil of secrecy, but some facts about the ruler became known. In our today's review, we suggest recalling the most odious facts from the life of the supreme leader Kim Jong-un, which shook the whole world.
Massacre of unwanted relatives
In 2013, the family of his uncle Jang Sung Taek was executed by order of the supreme leader. The reason for the brutal reprisal was information received from unknown sources that a relative of Kim Jong-un was allegedly preparing a coup d'etat. The execution was officially reported by the North Korean media, putting on a show and calling Jang Sung Taek "a traitor to the nation for all time" and a "despicable man." At the same time, rumors spread that Jang Sung Taek was thrown into a cage with hungry dogs, where he died. But later it became known that the ruler's uncle and his wife were shot.
In 2017, leader Kim Jong Nam's half-brother, who fell out of favor, was killed with poison at a Malaysian airport. The leader of North Korea made loud statements about revenge against everyone involved in the crime, but later South Korean intelligence reported that the order to eliminate his brother was given by the ruler himself, fearing rivalry.
Squad of pleasure
The North Korean leader had a secret team of the country's most beautiful women, each of whom had been screened by Kim Jong-un's security service. On the underwear of his "Squad of pleasure" in 2016, the ruler spent, according to the most conservative estimates, about 3.5 million dollars. Women should be ready at any moment to please the main man in North Korea and be grateful for the honor of being admitted to the body of an almighty ruler. Girls from the "pleasure squad" receive a salary of 4 thousand dollars and for their efforts are awarded with household appliances.
Fear of hairdressers
Despite the incredible staff of servants, ready at any time to fulfill any desire of the supreme leader, he categorically refused to use the services of hairdressers and cut his hair only on his own. According to rumors, Kim Jong-un, for some unknown reason, was very afraid of barbers and never allowed them to touch his hair. Perhaps this phobia originates in the childhood of the heir to a leading position. True, there is practically no information about the first years of the dictator's life.
Plastic surgery
"The father of the North Korean people" has repeatedly resorted to the services of plastic surgeons, trying to become as much like his grandfather, Kim Il Sung. If you compare the photos of Kim Jong-un, you can see that his appearance has undergone significant changes over the years.
Donald Trump's death sentence
In the fall of 2017, in response to Donald Trump's threats to destroy North Korea, the dictator called the US president "abnormal" and "gangster", announcing that the North Korean people had sentenced the leader of the United States to death.
Longevity Institute
Hyun Soo Kim, who escaped from North Korea, claims that Kim Jong-un created the Institute of Longevity, which employs 130 doctors. The main mission of the institute is to take care of the health of the ruler. Apparently, this was a very difficult task, because the supreme leader is very fond of plentiful food, smokes since adolescence. However, he suffered from excess weight, diabetes and hypertension.
Lover of luxury
Despite the fact that the people of North Korea live in poverty, and the local media promote modesty and almost asceticism, the country's leader bathed in luxury all his life, and during his reign he did not deny himself anything. It is known that Kim Jong-un had 17 palaces with truly luxurious conditions.
In addition, the ruler owned a 200-foot yacht, equipped with the latest technology and very comfortable. The cost of the "Princess yacht" is estimated at approximately $ 8 million. It should be added that the chairman of the DPRK State Council has a luxurious private jet, a whole collection of very expensive cars and thoroughbred horses, which spent about 20% of the country's budget on maintaining.
A person who is in constant confrontation with almost the whole world, unlike his people, prefers to drink elite alcoholic beverages supplied especially for him from the west, in particular, Hennessy cognac. On elite alcohol, including good wines, he spent more than 30 thousand dollars a year.
The leader of North Korea did not deny himself food pleasures, ordering high-quality pork from Denmark, caviar from Iran, Chinese melons, and Kobe beef steaks. By the most conservative estimates, the amount that the ruler spent on his own food and food for his family was millions of dollars.
A heavy smoker, Kim Jong-un preferred Yves Saint Laurent French cigarettes, which cost $ 55 per pack. They also talk about the ruler's addiction to drugs, but there is no verified data on this.
Political scientists and journalists suggest that the chair of the leader of the DPRK can be taken by Kim Yeo-jong, the younger sister of the ruler, whose influence on his brother has not been questioned for a long time.
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