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Kim Jong Un Net Worth 2021 – Who Will Inherit the Great Fortune?

Ricardo Minesotor — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:06:08 +0000

Many of know Kim Jong Un from the frequent mind games he is playing with Donald Trump and other world leaders. He is best known for his haircut, eccentric behavior, and often treats to rival countries such as the United States, Japan, and of course, South Korea. However, people mostly don’t know much about his personal life, family, and net worth. Here are some of the most interesting facts related to the leader of North Korea. Also Read: Who Will Lead North Korea After Kim Jong Un? Personal Life, Family, and Career Kim Jong Un is a 36 years-old leader

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Kim Jong Un’s Expensive Properties

Ricardo Minesotor — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:15:57 +0000

The Dictator of North Korea lives a very lavish lifestyle, profiting off of his nation’s poverty and misery. These are some of his most expensive investments in Pyongyang: His Own Private Island Even though the location of this island is unknown, an American celebrity who visited the island claims that it is vast. Ski Resort Masikryong Ski Resort fashions a hotel with 120 rooms, and its building was ordered by Kim Jong Un himself. It was built on top of the Taehwa Peak, 1360 meters tall. Golf Course It is said that the Dictator owns the best golf courses in

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Who Will Lead North Korea After Kim Jong Un?

Ricardo Minesotor — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:31:45 +0000

The information that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, is near death after heart surgery shocked people around the globe. The public from all over the world was surprised to learn that Kim Jong Un is in a vegetative state after the surgery. As the information about his death started to spread all over the world, people started to ask themselves who will be the next leader of the country, after his alleged death. His family is ruling over North Korea for 70 years, ever since his grandfather Kim Il-sung established the country back in 1948. Since Kim

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Kim Jong Un Critically Ill

Ricardo Minesotor — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:51:46 +0000

American intelligence agencies have been following closely reports about Kim Jong Un’s medical condition since the reports about his health started circulating. An unconfirmed report that the North Korean leader is in grave danger after an unspecified “cardiovascular surgical procedure” has caused quite a stir in Washington, according to the unnamed US official. Last week was his grandfather’s birthday and Kim Jong Un was absent from the celebration, which is an unprecedented occurrence. The Daily NK, a website founded and run by the North Korean defectors, reported that Kim had surgery on April 12th, but has since recovered. However, his

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North Korea Wouldn’t Stand a Chance in Air Force Combat

Knjaz Milos — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:49:39 +0000

Since we can agree that North Korea bears more similarities with Asian monarchies than it does with any former Eastern European country, we must not discard the possibility of their air forces acting like Japanese kamikaze in the Second World War. During the War, Japan used kamikaze quite effectively, and although airplanes like J-5 or J-6 cannot do serious damage in combat, when equipped with bombs they would be a tremendous threat. Of course, not all of them would reach their target, but a handful would satisfy the government officials and military leaders. As you can imagine, KPAAF which stands

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In a late-night tweeting session, Trump praises North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, hints at another meeting

Knjaz Milos — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:01:51 +0000

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has apparently fulfilled his promise made to President Trump in Singapore at their meeting in July and sent the remains of the US servicemen who died in the Korean War. Kim and Trump pledged to “commit to recovering POW/MIA remains, including the immediate repatriation of those already identified.” President of the United States was quick to express his thanks to Un. “Thank you to Chairman Kim Jong Un for keeping your word & starting the process of sending home the remains of our great and beloved missing fallen!” POTUS said on Twitter. “I am

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Trump is Delusional About His Relationship with Kim Jong-Un

Knjaz Milos — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:33:32 +0000

When US President Donald Trump returned from Singapore from the long-anticipated summit, he tweeted: “Everybody can now feel much safer than the day I took office. There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea.” It has been three weeks since the summit, and there is no evidence at all that North Korea started doing anything regarding the issue. Just landed – a long trip, but everybody can now feel much safer than the day I took office. There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea. Meeting with Kim Jong Un was an interesting and very positive

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Dennis Rodman On Human Rights in North Korea

Knjaz Milos — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:09:58 +0000

Dennis Rodman, the former controversial basketball player, was interviewed by TODAY’s Megyn Kelly. He said that his relationship with Kim was strictly social and that he didn’t discuss the human rights with the North Korean leader. Also, he brought a present to the host – a basketball that features the faces of Rodman, Trump, and Kim with the message for peace. What else did Rodman say? Famous basketball player, who has been arrested 17 times in his life has now become an international diplomat. He is thankful to be in this position, and he has been trying to connect the

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Trump-Kim Summit Happening On Sentosa Island

Knjaz Milos — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:04:14 +0000

Knowing what is at stake and what we could hear from both current and previous leaders of the U.S. and North Korea, it isn’t hard to understand why the summit that will be held on Singapore’s Sentosa Island is characterized as historic. While most details about June 12 meeting are not confirmed it has been reported that the two will talk in one of the hotels located on the island. This will be the first summit of the leaders of the two countries and Trump has said that he is satisfied with everything that happened prior to the meeting. Plans

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Putin Invites Kim Jong-un To Russia

Knjaz Milos — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:56:03 +0000

Reports coming from Kremlin suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, to Russia. The purpose of the visit isn’t clear nor with whom the rogue state dictator will meet. What we do know is that he will most likely travel to the far east city of Vladivostok in September and will be a part of an economic forum. Invitation from Moscow comes as a follow up of the Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister visit to Pyongyang and we are sure that talks went well as the head of the state decided to call

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