The rise of Kim Jon Un, the new supreme leader of the DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) has created tensions for the U.S and South Korea. After all, the prodigal son is a mystery; no one knows what his intentions are and who he is really is, people ultimately anticipate him making rash decisions because of his youth… and that’s exactly what he’s doing. Kim Jong Un threatened the U.S AND broke the armistice between the North and South. In international politics, breaking an armistice is a pretty big deal.
Even in his abrasive behavior, he hasn’t stopped entertaining us. He never bothers reading the angry letters or signing any treaties that the UN or other intergovernmental or nongovernmental organizations throw at him. Even if he hasn’t communicated much with the outside world, Kim Jong Un has shared many interesting moments with Dennis Rodman.
As of last year, Kim Jong Un was pronounced a married man to the people of North Korea. Ri Sol-ju is the new wife of the great leader of North Korea. She’s been seen many times in the media trailing behind Kim Jong Un, yet she’s never been heard. It’s not very surprising that she never gets to talk, Kim and his announcers do most of the talking.
Him getting married is a wonderful political strategy. Kim Jong Un’s marriage has earned him respect in the public eye, now the Korean people can relate to him. Not only that but with their marriage comes the next heir, another addition to the line up of ‘great leaders’. In fact, Ri Sol-Ju has already given birth to a baby girl. Apparently Dennis has seen the baby girl and can attest to her cuteness.
Ri Sol shines under an interesting light. Despite the country’s difficulty with creating a sustainable economy and scarcity of provisions for citizens, Ri Sol is very fashionable. Her clothes look a lot like western designer trends, in comparison to the other men and women featured in headlines who wear simple and plain solid-colored suits, she appears quite vibrant. Ri Sol was even spotted sporting an $$1000.00 purse that is probably impossible for the average person in North Korea to purchase.
Although her attire might just be knock-offs, as are most of the hand-tailored clothes in North Korea, this breakout in fashion is one of the first in North Korea. Ri Sol-Ju is making a statement to all the North Korean women who see her.
We can all hope that the first lady of the DPRK is a closeted reformist, but for now we can settle with her style encouraging more freedom of expression in the oppressed minds in North Korea.