North Korea: Like father, like Sung?
Looking at this propaganda leaflet from the Korean War (telling North Koreans their leaders were living well while they starved) at how much the young Kim Il Sung looked like his grandson, Kim Jong Un, the new kid on the communist monarchy’s block. Except grandpa’s eyes were much harder. Meanwhile, today is Kim Jong Il’s ...
Looking at this propaganda leaflet from the Korean War (telling North Koreans their leaders were living well while they starved) at how much the young Kim Il Sung looked like his grandson, Kim Jong Un, the new kid on the communist monarchy's block. Except grandpa's eyes were much harder.
Meanwhile, today is Kim Jong Il's birthday.
Looking at this propaganda leaflet from the Korean War (telling North Koreans their leaders were living well while they starved) at how much the young Kim Il Sung looked like his grandson, Kim Jong Un, the new kid on the communist monarchy’s block. Except grandpa’s eyes were much harder.
Meanwhile, today is Kim Jong Il’s birthday.
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