Hard Decisions of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un

This is North Korea’s dictator, President Kim Jong Un. It is said that he has built an entirely separate world inside North Korea—a world that he alone controls and dominates.

Kim Jong Un is a dictator whom no country in the world takes lightly—not even the United States. In North Korea, he is the army, and he is the government. He is not only powerful but also extremely dangerous.

He makes the laws… and he breaks them too. And if anyone dares to break his laws, he makes it his mission to erase them from existence—whether it’s his own uncle or even his own brother.

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Kim Jong Un’s elder half-brother, Kim Jong Nam, had always spoken against the North Korean regime. In 2003, he was exiled from the country as punishment and quietly settled in China.

But this decision turned out to be a problem. According to reports, Kim Jong Nam later became an informant for the American intelligence agency, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), allegedly sharing sensitive information.

Kim Jong Un feared that the CIA might eliminate him and install his brother in power to control North Korea. This fear became a serious threat—one that had to be eliminated.

On February 13, 2017, Kim Jong Nam arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, planning to travel to Macau. He had no idea that a deadly plan was already in motion.

The operation was executed with chilling precision—almost like a movie.

A man posing as a TV producer recruited two women—one Malaysian and one Vietnamese—telling them they would participate in a prank show. Their task? To approach random people and smear oil on their faces while hidden cameras recorded reactions.

To build their confidence, they practiced this prank for months using harmless baby oil.

But on that day, February 13, 2017, everything changed.

When Kim Jong Nam entered the airport, the “producer” signaled the women to target him. This time, the liquid wasn’t baby oil—it was a deadly nerve agent known as VX nerve agent.

CCTV footage shows one woman quickly applying the substance to his face and walking away, laughing—thinking it was just another prank.

Moments later, Kim Jong Nam realized something was wrong. He reported the incident to airport staff and was rushed to a medical facility.

Within just 10 minutes… he was dead.

VX is one of the most dangerous chemical weapons ever created. Even a tiny amount can enter the body through the skin or respiratory system, shutting down the nervous system completely. The body stops receiving signals from the brain—leading to rapid death.

This wasn’t just a random act. It was a carefully coordinated operation involving multiple people—a chemist, drivers, and handlers—who ensured everything went according to plan.

After the incident, Malaysian authorities arrested the two women. When they were told that their “prank” had caused a man’s death, they were completely shocked.

Meanwhile, the real masterminds had already escaped—reportedly taking refuge in the North Korean embassy before fleeing the country.

After two years in prison, the women were eventually released.

Investigations pointed toward one direction—the victim’s own brother, Kim Jong Un.

The Kim family has ruled North Korea for decades through fear and control. In this country, Kim’s power is so absolute that nothing moves without his approval.

Wealth exists—but only for those loyal to the regime. The general population lives under strict control, often forced into labor. Even the smallest criticism against the leader can lead to severe punishment—or worse.

It is estimated that a large portion of the population lives in poverty. Roads exist—but many people cannot afford cars. Access to the internet is extremely limited and heavily controlled.

Foreign movies, music, and even international phone calls are banned. In 2007, a businessman was reportedly executed for making an international call using a secret phone.

Even government officials are not safe. In one instance, a defense minister was allegedly executed after falling asleep during a meeting.

In North Korea, punishment doesn’t stop with the individual. If someone is accused of betrayal, their entire family—across generations—can face consequences.

There are even government-approved hairstyles. Religious practices are banned, and possessing religious material can lead to severe punishment.

It wouldn’t be wrong to call North Korea one of the world’s largest open prisons. Escaping from it is not just difficult—it’s nearly impossible.

This raises a question: why such extreme control?

The answer is simple—power.

Dictators know that the moment they loosen their grip, they risk losing everything. That’s why Kim Jong Un continues to follow the path set by his predecessors.

Despite global criticism and human rights concerns, even powerful countries like the United States cannot directly intervene—because North Korea is a nuclear-armed state.

Instead, sanctions have been imposed, restricting trade in resources like coal, metals, and minerals. As a result, North Korea remains largely isolated from the rest of the world.

In many ways, it exists as a country sealed within its own walls.