For the "fourth Kim" studies (on national reconstruction) in Bosnia
by Joseph Yun Li-sun
Kim Jong-il has decided the fate of his first grandchild: Kim Han-sol,16 year-old son of Kim Jong-nam, enrolled at the United World College in Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina for 2013. He will study "how to rebuild a country after a conflict."
Seoul (AsiaNews) - Kim Jong-il, son of Kim Il-sung and the current dictator of North Korea, has decided the fate of his first grandchild, the son of his firstborn.
Kim Han-sol, 16 year-old son of Kim Jong-nam ahs been enrolled for the academic year 2013 at the United World College in Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina. He will study a particular course, titled "How to rebuild a country after a conflict."
The enrollment has a particular value, given that almost all third-generation Kim - children of the "Dear Leader" - have studied in Switzerland. The fact that a different country (and very specific studies) has been chosen the fourth generation reveals a change of course and perhaps the concern of the regime for the future.
The first grandchild of the "Dear Leader" was until now kept in the shadows. The dynastic question is important: Kim Jong-nam, the eldest, was considered the heir to his father but his hesitation, his love of foreign countries and his aggressive nature relegated him to a golden exile in Macao. He has been replaced by the "third Kim" his younger brother, Jong-un.
Kim Jong-il has always given much weight to the education of his family, and chose for almost all the children courses in economics or political science. The problem, however, is that he always preferred to ignore their advice, given the dire financial situation facing the country. His nephew, perhaps, will be assigned the task to salvage whatever possible when his turn comes.
Kim Han-sol, 16 year-old son of Kim Jong-nam ahs been enrolled for the academic year 2013 at the United World College in Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina. He will study a particular course, titled "How to rebuild a country after a conflict."
The enrollment has a particular value, given that almost all third-generation Kim - children of the "Dear Leader" - have studied in Switzerland. The fact that a different country (and very specific studies) has been chosen the fourth generation reveals a change of course and perhaps the concern of the regime for the future.
The first grandchild of the "Dear Leader" was until now kept in the shadows. The dynastic question is important: Kim Jong-nam, the eldest, was considered the heir to his father but his hesitation, his love of foreign countries and his aggressive nature relegated him to a golden exile in Macao. He has been replaced by the "third Kim" his younger brother, Jong-un.
Kim Jong-il has always given much weight to the education of his family, and chose for almost all the children courses in economics or political science. The problem, however, is that he always preferred to ignore their advice, given the dire financial situation facing the country. His nephew, perhaps, will be assigned the task to salvage whatever possible when his turn comes.
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