Sunday, November 02, 2008

N. Korea's Kim Jong Il appears smiling at soccer game

North Korea appears intent on knocking down rumors that leader Kim Jong Il is gravely ill.

State television broadcast a picture of the strongman smiling at a soccer game saying that the hearts of females soldiers were "pounding" because of his presence.


Sydney Morning Herald

North Korea's Kim Jong Il is seen smiling at soccer game
CNN International - 8 hours ago
SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- North Korea has released a photograph of a smiling Kim Jong Il, the latest in an apparent attempt to dispel rumors that the reclusive leader is gravely ill.
N. Korea releases photos of Kim Jong Il United Press International
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (2nd L) visits a military unit ...
Reuters
Thu Oct 23, 5:02 AM ET
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (2nd L) visits a military unit at an undisclosed location in North Korea in this recent picture distributed by North Korea's official news agency KCNA on October 11, 2008.

(KCNA/Reuters)