Wednesday, June 6, 2018

"Kim Jong-un’s Image Shift: From Nuclear Madman to Skillful Leader" ANdrew honig blog 10

The article I read on the New York times this week was interesting to say the least. It pertained to Kim's appearance since the North Korea standoff this past year. He has gone from a belligerent dictator style approach to a happy, responsive and cooperative leader. This has been however very recent and it is still in flux whether or not that he will comply with the agreements that he made to the United States and South Korea. Especially since he still has to meet with Trump in Singapore on June 12. I am fully convinced that he will never give up his military weapons and that this is all a show to boost his image in the global atmosphere. The articled that was written also agrees and believes to entail the same idea. He has been smart to advance his image with the South Korean president Mr. Moon. He has worked closely with him to find a peaceful solution and end the war that they have been waging for years. He doesn't understand the total implications of lying if that is the case and the United States will be hesitant to work with him or even meet with him if he doesn't comply to the agreed terms. Kim is someone that seeks attention from other country's and while that is okay he is letting his own suffer at the hands of his regime.

By Andrew Honig

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