 According to a high level information source in North Korea, Kim Jong-Il is slowly showing procession of physical paralysis but maintains mental capacity.
| If you look at recent pics he appears to be as thin as the average North Korean. That can't be healthy. |
Hospital in charge of Kim Jong Il judged that there is no way to improve his health in modern western medicine. Therefore, as a last resort, Kim Jong-Il chose to adopt oriental medicine and natural cure such as massages.
| I think the very large acupuncture needle at the base of the neck would do it ... |
Especially, his personal masseus is always accompanying him in local inspections so that he can receive massages anytime he needs one.
| Gotta stay limber for the ninth circle ... |
Also the security agency is cautious of his deteriorating health problem to spread outside the country which includes China as well.
| I wouldn't worry about China, I'd worry about a slightly ambitious 'aide' ... |
However, regardless of his health problems, he is still able to take care of important matters, giving approvals and making decisions in National Defense Committee.
| Still signing death warrants? |
In other words, he is becoming weak physically, but is holding on to the kernel of political power.
| Just waiting for his callow son to follow in his footsteps ... |
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