North Korea's Kim 'has collapsed'

[tekisui]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7607513.stm

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, "almost certainly" has health problems, a South Korean government official has told the country's Yonhap news agency.

The official said Mr Kim had collapsed, but did not say when or how serious his condition was. He said he had not died.

But a North Korea official denied the reports, calling them "worthless".

The reclusive leader failed to appear at a triumphant military parade on Tuesday in the capital, Pyongyang, to celebrate his state's 60th anniversary.

Earlier, Western intelligence officials said Kim Jong-il might have suffered a stroke.

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[napi21]

1. I do think it's impossible to believe he would have missed that

celebration if he wasn't terribly ill or dead! He's always been very proud of his military, and a 60th aniversary simply would NEVER be missed!!

[derby378]

2. What are the chances that whomever succeeds the "Dear Leader" will be even worse?

"Do you have any idea how fucking busy I am?!?"

[tekisui]

3. Any idea on the plans on succession?

I have no clue.

[hendo]

4. highly likely n/t

[Tutonic]

5. thanks for that! Hilarious!

[kurth_]

6. World prays for Dear Leader

On second thought, I hope the people will rise up.