After Kim Jong Il's death, Kim Jong-un's first new position was a military position. According to Kim Jong Il's last words, Kim Jong-un was elected as the supreme commander of the Korean People's Army at the Workers' Party of Korea Politburo meeting of the Chinese Communist Party held at the end of last year, and Kim Jong-un has proved his importance to the army with practical actions. On the first day of the 20 12 New Year, Kim Jong-un inspected the No.1 105 Tank Division of the Korean People's Army, which is known as the cradle of "first army politics". Since then, the number of military inspections has also accounted for most of Kim Jong-un's inspection activities.
In the documentary broadcast by North Korea's CCTV, the picture of Kim Jong-un riding a horse, riding a tank and firing along the road shows that this young leader will "inherit the great cause of the first army revolution initiated by his father Kim Jong Il". In addition to inheriting the "first army politics", paying attention to economic development is also Kim Jong-un's main job. Amnesty for criminals and the opening of shopping malls in Pyongyang show the young leader's new initiatives.
According to Yonhap News Agency, on the occasion of Kim Il Sung's birthday100th anniversary, North Korea will openly improve the "main body100th gun" based on the 240mm radiation gun, and the "main body100th gun" with twice the previous range has been put into actual deployment. North Korea also imported 300 mm artillery shells from Russia and conducted launch tests on the west coast of Pingan Road for many years.
Not only the upcoming military parade, but also the wave of strengthening the army has even hit college students. On March 7, thousands of young North Koreans and college students gathered in the square of the capital Pyongyang, expressing their willingness to join the army led by Lee Myung-bak against South Korea. Some students of Kim Il Sung University said that if the great commander Kim Jong-un gave the order, all the students of Kim Il Sung University would storm Seoul like the wind and kill Lee Myung-bak.
At the beginning of the new year, North Korea's fighting spirit has not weakened. At the beginning of the new year, Kim Jong-un went to the Korean People's Army 105 Tank Division to inspect the troops, which was his first inspection since he became the supreme commander of the Korean People's Army. During the review, the officers and men kept applauding and cheering Kim Jong-un's name in unison, and Kim Jong-un also applauded.
105 the tank division was established by Kim Il Sung, the first generation leader of North Korea. At the beginning of the Korean War in the 1950' s, it made its first meritorious service in invading Seoul and was upgraded from a brigade to a division. 1960 On August 25th, Kim Jong Il, who later became the second generation leader of North Korea, and his father Kim Il Sung inspected the "Tank DivisionNo. 105". Since then, Tank Division 105 has been one of the troops visited by Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il the most times, and it has also become a symbolic move by the North Korean leader to announce his adherence to the line of marching first.
In the brand-new documentary broadcast by North Korea's state-run television station, apart from Kim Jong-un's heroic riding, it is even more rare to see him visiting an amusement park and sitting in a "free fall" seat. The picture of him riding a tank and firing along the road can better reflect that this young new leader will "inherit the great cause of the first army revolution initiated by his father Kim Jong Il".
Behind this high-profile slogan of "military politics first" or "military revolution first", it has actually quietly changed. Then the change is the revolutionary cause that emphasized the "military politics first" and gradually changed to "military politics first". On the contrary, the so-called "party leadership" or "party leadership" is used to reshape Kim Jong-un's regime, this political system or political line.
After Kim Jong-un began to preside over state affairs, he also announced a series of measures. The Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK issued a decree, announcing that from February 1 year, the convicted persons will be granted Amnesty, and the cabinet and relevant authorities will take measures to arrange the work and life of the released persons. In addition, Kim Jong-un also inspected the construction sites such as Pyongyang Folk Park and Hero Street Butcher Shop built by the military. Some hotels and shopping malls originally under construction were also carried out in an orderly manner as originally planned, and it is expected to be completed in April this year 15.
The cover figures of Time magazine published after the DPRK-US talks, including the American edition, the European edition and the South Pacific edition, are all locked in Kim Jong-un, which shows that the mainstream western media have affirmed this young leader. His article entitled "Meeting Kim Jong-un" introduces the growth history of Kim Jong-un, saying that he is not much different from ordinary boys, likes basketball and worships Schwarzenegger.
As the third son of Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un had high hopes since he was a child. It is said that Kim Jong-un showed a strong ability to analyze, observe and organize actions when he was young, and he has been seriously thinking about the present situation and future of North Korea since he was 17 years old. However, it was not until 2009 that Kim Jong-un really entered the media's sight. At that time, Kim Jong-il's health was deteriorating and Kim Jong-un was appointed as the heir. It was not until September 20 10 that Kim Jong-un was promoted to the rank of general of the Korean People's Army and was elected as the vice chairman of the the Central Military Commission (CMC) (CMC) of the Korean Party, and his successor status surfaced.
In the same year 10, on the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jong-un made his first high-profile appearance, and his successor status as Kim Jong Il was officially confirmed. The young man, who is less than 30 years old, began to prepare to lead the country.
Commentary: After Kim Jong-un took office, he showed the maturity that a national leader should have, but his living habits and hobbies also attracted people's attention. Time magazine, a famous American news magazine, used an article entitled "Meeting and Foreseeing Kim Jong-un" to describe the post-80s leader.
Kim Jong-un is no different from ordinary boys since he was a child. He likes playing basketball, but unlike his brother Jin Zhengzhe, he is not afraid to be a captain. The two brothers have very different personalities. Jin Zhengzhe looks like his mother Gao Yingji, delicate and gentle, simple and honest, while Kim Jong-un is more like his father Kim Jong-il, with a soft and firm personality. He never gives up, has judgment and likes to lead others.
Kim Jong Un likes basketball very much. 1998, Kim Jong-un went to the seventh grade in a public school in the suburb of Lefeld, Switzerland under an alias. According to Kim Jong-un's classmates at that time, that was when Jordan dominated the NBA in the United States. Kim Jong-un is an avid fan of Chicago Bulls. Kim Jong-un once said that "80% of the time is spent playing basketball".
Kim Jong-un's love for basketball will be reflected in the future development of basketball in North Korea. There is a saying that North Korea once promoted basketball player Li Mingxun to the NBA, and Kim Jong-un supported him behind his back. Kim Jong-un also wanted to invite Jordan to visit North Korea, but Kim Jong-il never agreed. In 2000, after entering the ninth grade, Kim Jong-un "suddenly" left Switzerland and returned to North Korea, and a black-and-white photo of Kim Jong-un at the age of1/kloc-0 became the only photo in the world before Kim Jong-un was confirmed as his successor.
Kim Jong-un has been in power for more than two months, and his team has always been the focus of world attention. In addition to the political and military elders in the Kim Jong Il era, a group of young people active in the North Korean party, army and government have gradually become staunch supporters of Kim Jong Un. Almost all of them are children of senior officials of the Labor Party and the government, aged between 30 and 40, and they are called "beacon groups".
After serving as the vice chairman of the Military Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jong-un gradually promoted a large number of young generals and officials of the "bonfire group" to hold important positions in the highest authorities such as the military and government departments. Well-known representatives include Wu, the second son of the former vice chairman of North Korea's National Defense Commission, who worked in the War Department of the Labor Party where his father worked. Jiang Tae-sung, the eldest son of Deputy Prime Minister Jiang Zhuxi of the Cabinet Office of the DPRK, is currently working in the General Administration of the Korean People's Armed Forces and is responsible for earning foreign exchange business.
It is reported that "Lighthouse Group" will play the role of "guardian" in the future ruling process of Kim Jong-un.
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It has been two months since Kim Jong-un took office, and his team has always been the focus of attention all over the world. At present, it seems that the people who enter the core of the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea and assist Kim Jong-un are mainly political elders and military elders in the Kim Jong Il era. At the same time, a group of young people have gradually stepped onto the political stage. Relatives and senior officials
Kim Jong Il's closest relatives were his sister Jin Jingji and his brother-in-law, Zhang Chengze. At the congress of the Workers' Party of Korea held on September 28th, 20 10, Jin Jingji was appointed as the general, and Jang Sung-taek served as the vice chairman of the National Defense Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the minister of administration, both of whom established their core positions in the Korean political arena.
Jin Jingji was born in May 1946. He was born with Kim Jong Il's mother, so among many brothers and sisters, the two have the best feelings. Kim Jong Il once said: "She is my only blood relative. When my mother died, she told me to take good care of her." After Kim Jong Il took office, he sent all his other brothers and sisters abroad as ambassadors, keeping them away from the political center of North Korea, but keeping his sister Jin Jingji with him. After Kim Jong Il's death, Jin Jingji was regarded as Kim Jong Un's "closest protector".
Zhang Chengze was born in February 1946. The Sunday Times once described him as "wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a black suit, and always wearing hair gel." Japan's AERA magazine said that Jang Sung-taek's name can be described as "everyone knows, everyone knows" in North Korea. When I was young, I was tall, recognized as a handsome man, good at singing and dancing, and drunk too much. In the inspection activities before Kim Jong Il's death, Zhang Chengze always accompanied Kim Jong Il's work. Kim Jong Il trusted him very much and promoted his two brothers, Zhang Chengyou and Zhang, as senior generals of the North Korean army. South Korea's "Central Daily News" reported that Zhang Chengze was in a high position and had prominent power. "These important appointments are to ensure support for the young Kim Jong-un", and the influence on Kim Jong-un is also very important.
Turn off routine
Besides relatives, Kim Jong Il is close to his childhood friend Wu Kelie. Wu Kelie's father was Wu Zhongqia, a comrade-in-arms of Kim Il Sung who died in the war. Therefore, Wu Kelie, who was born in 193 1, grew up in Kim Il Sung's home, grew up with Kim Jong Il, went to school together and became brothers. 1979 to 1988, Wu Kelie presided over the modernization of the Korean army during his tenure as chief of staff of the Korean People's Army, but was demoted due to a conflict with Wu Zhenyu, then Minister of People's Armed Forces. Later, under the protection of Kim Jong-il, Wu Kelie made a comeback and served as Minister of Action of the Labor Party on 1989. In the next 20 years, no matter how his post is adjusted, the training and infiltration of agents will always be the core of his work. Now, as the vice chairman of North Korea's National Defense Commission, Wu Kelie has a deep foundation in the army, and many army cadres were promoted by him, so he has great influence. Today, Wu Kelie is widely regarded as an important helper in the early days of Kim Jong-un's administration, which will have an important impact on the smooth operation of the North Korean regime.
General Hyun Zhehai, who is currently the director of the Administration Bureau of the DPRK National Defense Commission, is another senior general highly trusted by Kim Jong Il. He accompanied Kim Jong Il on inspection, which was second only to Wu Kelie militarily. Xuan Zhehai, born in 1934, graduated from Wanjingtai Revolutionary Institute and Kim Il Sung Comprehensive University, and studied in Romania. He has always been taciturn and loyal to the Kim family, so he was elected as the action minister of the Labor Party. Some people describe the Labor Party's Action Department as Kim Jong Il's "personal guard". The Ministry consists of 2,000 officers, many of whom began to receive special training at the age of 65,438+02, and became full members of the Ministry after "life and death". The weapons they are equipped with are unimaginable for other special forces in North Korea. It is said that the residence of this unit is the only place where Kim Jong Il does not need to bring bodyguards and advance notice. 2012 65438+1On October 24th, Xuan Zhehai accompanied Kim Jong-un to visit Wanjingtai Revolutionary College.
In addition, Jin Yongchun, Minister of People's Armed Forces, is also regarded as a confidant of Kim Jong Il. Jin Yongchun, born in 1936, served as the chief of staff of the Korean People's Army from 1995 to 2007, and later served as the vice chairman of the National Defense Commission, the highest authority in North Korea. According to western media, he is a hawk of the North Korean military, launching Taepodong/KOOC-0/missile (/KOOC-0/998), the first naval battle in Yeonpyeong (/KOOC-0/999), the second naval battle in Yeonpyeong (2002) and Taepodong No.2. A South Korean source said: "Jin Yongchun hardly drinks at ordinary times, but he just enjoys cracking down on his thoughts." 2065438+001654381October 25th, the 60th anniversary of Mao's sacrifice, represented and presented a wreath to Mao Mausoleum. At the memorial service, Jin Yongchun burst into tears and all the people present were moved.
An important assistant minister
Kim Jong-un's team also includes a group of "younger generation" officials in Kim Jong-il's era, such as Li Yinghao, Cui Longhai and Wen Jingde, who occupy an important position in the Labour Party. According to the assessment of the Korean National Intelligence Agency, a group of senior officers of the Korean People's Army in their fifties and sixties, represented by Li Yinghao, are gradually stepping onto the core stage.
Li Yinghao, Chief of General Staff of the Korean People's Army, is the youngest second commander in the history of the Korean People's Army. Born in 1942, he and Zhang Chengze were classmates of Wanjingtai Revolutionary Institute, and later held important positions such as military action experts. According to foreign media, Li Yinghao has a special liking for artillery, and it was under his command that North Korean naval forces staged a large-scale military demonstration on the west coast in June 20 10. For South Korea, Li Yinghao, who has a tough style and fierce words, can be called an "iron hand" of the People's Army. At the WPK meeting in September, 20 10, Li Yinghao and Kim Jong-un were elected as the vice-chairmen of the Central Military Commission of the Party, which aroused widespread concern. Some commentators said: "The establishment of an unprecedented post of Deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) for Kim Jong-un and Li Yinghao shows that Kim Jong-il hopes that Li Yinghao can lay a foundation in the Labor Party and the military sector and teach Kim Jong-un how to take over."
Cui Longhai is regarded by South Korea as an "important assistant" of Kim Jong-un, who mainly assists Kim Jong-un in handling party affairs. Cui Longhai was born in 1949. His father was Cui Xian, a comrade-in-arms of Kim Il Sung in the anti-Japanese guerrillas and a former minister of the People's Armed Forces. Therefore, he has a close relationship with Kim Jong Il. Before the 20th10 Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea was held, Cui Longhai was just awarded the rank of general, and was elected as alternate member of the Political Bureau of the Central Military Commission, secretary of the Secretariat and member of the party group at the congress. South Korean media speculated that Cui Longhai was the first deputy minister of the guidance department of the labor party organization. The Organization and Guidance Department of the Workers' Party of Korea holds the power to appoint cadres in the army, cabinet and social organizations, and is one of the highest authorities in North Korea. In other words, Cui Longhai may become an important assistant to Kim Jong-un in handling party affairs.
Wen Jingde, the responsibility secretary of the Workers' Party of Pyongyang, is expected to be relied on in the future. It is reported that Wen Jingde, born in 1957, was reused because of the cultivation of Zhang Chengze, vice chairman of the National Defense Commission. Wen Jingde's career is closely related to Zhang Chengze. In 2009, with Zhang Chengze's entry into the National Defense Commission, Wen Jingde was quickly promoted to the position of Deputy Minister of Administration of the Workers' Party of Korea. June 20 10, replacing Cui yonglin, who was promoted to the position of prime minister of the DPRK, as secretary of the Pyongyang municipal party Committee. Wen Jingde's long-term focus on economic work is likely to play an important role in North Korea's plan to "open the door to a powerful socialist country".
Young "guards"
In addition to the figures at the top of the pyramid, a group of young people active in the North Korean party, army and government have gradually become staunch supporters of Kim Jong-un. Almost all of them are children of senior officials of the labor party and the government, aged between 30 and 40, and are called "bonfire groups". Well-known representatives include Wu, the second vice chairman of North Korea's former National Defense Commission, Jiang Taicheng, the deputy prime minister of North Korea's cabinet, and Zhao Shenghao, the first vice chairman of the former National Defense Commission and director of the General Political Bureau of the People's Army.
The name "bonfire group" comes from the bonfire area in Jiangdong County, Pyongyang City, where Kim Jong Il's grandmother Kang Panshi's family lived, and a monument was placed on Kang Panshi. Most of the members of the "Beacon Group" are studying in famous North Korean universities such as Kim Il Sung University and Pyongyang Foreign Studies University. South Korea's National Intelligence Agency revealed that after Kim Jong-un was nominated as his successor, the distance between him and the members of Fiberhome Group narrowed. According to foreign media reports, after Kim Jong-un served as the vice chairman of the Military Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, he gradually promoted a large number of young generals and officials of the "bonfire group" and enriched them to the military and government departments.