Kim Jong-un

Who is the man portrayed in this photo? He appears to be a kind and generous person who is waving to his admirers. His eyes show warmth and compassion. He has an open smile and there are no signs of anger, hatred, or anything sinister about his image. From his clothes, one can assume that he has earned some kind of military honor. This man is Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of the People’s Democratic Republic of North Korea. He is thirty-two years old and he took this position when his father, Kim Jong-Il, died of a heart attack a few years ago. His father was known as a ruthless dictator; has his son followed in his footsteps? The reason why this picture of Kim Jong-un was selected is because they are staged. They were chosen to deliberately…

The Greater of Two Evils One of the main topics in political news around the world today is the action of the North Korea leader, Kim Jong-UN. Between conducting unauthorized weapons test to executing other North Korean politicians, Kim Jong-UN has sparked many debates about his leadership skills and if he is a good leader for North Korea. He has even been compared to other leaders like the twenty-century dictator, Joseph Stalin. Even though Stalin has committed more heinous crimes then Kim…

North Korea 's Nuclear program has been one of the world 's most controversial and high tensioned issues in the past fifteen years. “The United States needs to be not so much loved as it needs to be respected. Sometimes, that requires us to take actions that generate controversy.” (Dick Cheney) Ever Since Kim Jong Il’s death in 2011 his son, Kim Jong Un, has taken over power in North Korea. The United States has demanded them to get rid of their Nuclear program and also demanded the respect and…

One of the most well-known examples of a modern dictatorship is Kim Jong Un’s “leadership” over North Korea. So well known that Hollywood ended up making two satirical films about how poorly North Korea has been lead, one being the assassination of Kim Jong Un called “The Interview” and the other about assassinating his father, Kim Jong Il, called “Team America: World Police”. Kim Jong Un was born into power as an heir to Kim Jong Il and was given the position as supreme leader of the Democratic…

veterans gathered before the start of the Kim Jong Un parade. The picture is simple but yet effective, all that is seen is the gray cylindrical service caps of the corrupt North Korean military. The photo is taken from behind while the veterans are facing the opposite direction. The most powerful piece about this image is one North Korean veteran looking back with the look of bitter sadness on his face. The view of the image gives off a sense being trapped, the North Korean military is being…

Nations under dictatorial rule threaten the fragile “peace”, which exists in our modern world. Constantly as a society Americans have always fought against these said foes to keep the modern world peace. However, their leaders often oppress most of these nations civilians, who live within these systems. The nation of North Korea is no exception, with countless numbers of cruel dictators. The government in North Korea pervades all aspects of civilian life. With most of Korean citizens starved and…

North Korea immediate sparks concerns by hearing its very name or whispers about the nation with enduring concerns. Kim Jong-un is known as the youngest son of Kim Jong-il and the grandson to many of North Korea previous oppressors or dictators. United Nations security council has try varies times to come up with peaceful resolutions to negation with North Korea, however their nuclear activities have lead them to be condemned in worldwide discussions. There has been special international…

Kim Jong Un is the ruler of North Korea, one of the most isolated yet, well known unpredictable countries in the world .Kim Jong Un known for running a strict empire, and his ruthless control of his people. Their government is not only a dangerous environment for its people, but for the whole world. Its actions have had an anything but positive impact on North Korea, especially with their nuclear testing and its shelling of Yeonpyeong Island , it has caused them to have tension with other…

mourned and wept for their deceased leader. Kim Jong Un’s birth is even more shrouded in mystery than his father’s. No one is aware of where he was born, and his age is a mystery as well. He is thought to have been educated in Switzerland, and his mother was an opera singer married to his father. He became leader of North Korea in 2011, and when he did this, it is believed that he executed many senior officials, including his uncle, who was thought to be conspiring against him. Under Kim Jong…

mainly between Donald trump and Kim Jong Un. There has been many words thrown back and forth between both of these high powering officials. Kim made a television statement saying that Donald Trump was “mentally deranged,” and in response Trump said that “Kim Jong Un of North Korea, who is obviously a madman who doesn't mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before!” Now, there is even more tension between both of these powers, which could lead to a devastating war. Now…