On the 9th, an inside source in North Korea confirmed Kim Jong Il\u2019s visits on the 7th to Shinam Cooperative Farm and Buk Heavy Machine Complex in Yongcheon. Despite news of Kim Jong Il\u2019s healthy state there was no further news of the events that occurred on the day. <\/p>\n
In a telephone conversation with a reporter, the source confirmed, \u201cKim Jong Il visited Shinam and Machine Complex inspecting the factory scrupulously\u201d and revealed, \u201cAccording to the workers at the factory, he seemed happy with the laborers technical skills and made some detailed orders.\u201d<\/p>\n
When questioned of other news or if any unfamiliar mannerisms were noticed on the day, the source made a short remark, \u201cI didn\u2019t hear anything like that. If his health was not up to it, do you think he would have been able to go around the factories like he did.\u201d <\/p>\n
Further, the source said, \u201cThe whole area was under strict control because of this event and people\u2019s belongings were inspected. Even women\u2019s bags were searched including make-up which was opened.\u201d The source commented, \u201cThe onsite inspections and events scheduled for the day took place until 1 in the morning.\u201d <\/p>\n
Buk Heavy Machine Complex manufactures heavy equipment such as electric motors and so Kim Jong Il conducts onsite visits to these locations frequently. The factory produces goods for both the military and the people. <\/p>\n
In addition to visiting Buk Heavy Machine Complex and Shinam Cooperative Farm, Kim Jong Il made a visit to Nakwon Machine Complex in Shinuiju. It seems that he has made a full recovery following a cardiac operation. <\/p>\n
In May, a weekly Japanese magazine \u2018Shukan Gendai\u2019 reported on Kim Jong Il\u2019s \u201cmyocardial infarction\u201d operation, promoting Kim Jong Il\u2019s unhealthy state. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, on the 7th the Chosun (North Korea) Central News Agency reports of Kim Jong Il\u2019s onsite inspections.<\/p>\n
On other news, the Rodong Shinmun, the North Korean state newspaper reported on the 6th of Kim Jong Il\u2019s visit to the 10th soldiers\u2019 family art competition. For a while, Kim Jong Il\u2019s outside visits had been sporadic but since June, it seems he has resumed his duties once again. <\/p>\n
On collating news recently obtained, it seems that Kim Jong Il\u2019s outside activities had been temporarily suspended during the month of May due to a cardiac operation. Nonetheless, following a speedy recovery it seems he has resumed his duties this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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