"Kim Jong Un Bans Harsh Scolding In North Korean Military, Orders Officers To Speak Politely With Civilians"

2015-06-26T14:40:20-04:00

From: IB Times
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Kim Jong Un, the notoriously brutal North Korean dictator who has had dozens of people -- including his own aunt and uncle -- executed, has a newfound abhorrence for profanity. Kim has reportedly banned harsh scolding in the country’s military and has directed military personnel to speak politely with North Korean civilians, according to Big News Network.

Kim apparently ordered military officers to use “proper language” when addressing North Korean citizens and to refrain from reprimanding their subordinates. He also would like to see a traditional suffix meaning “comrade” reinstated in everyday greetings, South Korean media outlets have reported.

The reported recent language controls weren’t the first time the North Korean leader has attempted to quell speech. In December 2014, Kim banned people from having his name, meaning North Korean parents would not be able to name their children Kim Jong Un. Additionally, anyone with the name was ordered to change it on their birth certificates. “All party organs and public security authorities should make a list of residents named Kim Jong Un...and train them to voluntarily change their names,” a document revealed about the new directive, according to the Atlantic.

News of recent political purges in North Korea have sparked international outrage against Kim. Dozens of people, including high-ranking military officials and even members of Kim’s own family, have been executed under Kim’s rule in recent years. Many of the people murdered were those loyal to his father, Kim Jong Il.

Kim appeared to tour a new airport terminal in Pyongyang, North Korea, recently, according to photos released by state media. The airport includes restaurants and shops but will serve only a few flights, according to the BBC. Flights would carry mostly Chinese tourists and North Koreans traveling to Beijing on official business.

http://www.ibtimes.com/kim-jong-un-bans-harsh-scolding-north-korean-military-orders-officers-speak-politely-1984329

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jun 26 at 2015 2:53 PM

2015-06-26T14:53:22-04:00

Kim is no leader and has certainly proved to be anything but kind. I give folks the benefit of the doubt, and I believe people can/will change - but there is not enough time left in his life to prove to me he can be a good leader.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2015 3:08 PM

2015-06-26T15:08:32-04:00

"I will kill you with an Anti-Aircraft gun and starving wild dogs, Comrade."
Kim Jong Un is right. That does sound so much nicer.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Jun 26 at 2015 3:48 PM

2015-06-26T15:48:14-04:00

The guy is somewhere between outright entertaining and very scary, Comrades.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 26 at 2015 4:01 PM

2015-06-26T16:01:23-04:00

Good to know the NK Clown show continues.

Response by SSgt Dale W. made Jun 26 at 2015 5:53 PM

2015-06-26T17:53:31-04:00

Holy Pitot Tube, Batman! Just like Commisioner Gordon feared, they have those dastardly F-7's!

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2017-12-17T21:16:36-05:00

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Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Dec 18 at 2017 12:33 AM

2017-12-18T00:33:51-05:00

"News of recent political purges in North Korea have sparked international outrage against Kim. Dozens of people, including high-ranking military officials and even members of Kim’s own family, have been executed under Kim’s rule in recent years. Many of the people murdered were those loyal to his father, Kim Jong Il."

The irony here, of course, is that Kim Jong Il did exactly the same thing. He even usurped power from his father Kim Il Sung long before Il Sung ever died. Many officials loyal to Kim Il Sung met early ends.

To anyone who wants to learn more about the inner workings of the North Korean government, I recommend the book Dear Leader -- My Escape From North Korea by Jang Jin-Sung. I just finished reading it, and man it was eye-opening!