Kim Jong Il has died

[Keystone Phil]

Oh my God. Wow.

I anxiously await the disturbing video that will come from his funeral ceremonies.

[Keystone Phil]

Here's the announcement from North Korea TV - http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20111219/t10014739341000.html

[Keystone Phil]

http://www.youtube.com/user/rodrigorojo1#p/u/2/kerV02bc1Ho

I knew this was coming...

You knew that he was mortal? Or that people freak out when extreme cults of personality die? Either way, it's as basic as politics can get.

I knew that a exact repetition of what happened when Kim Ill Sung died would occur.

Yes. Like the rest of us.

[Keystone Phil]

http://www.youtube.com/user/rodrigorojo1#p/u/2/kerV02bc1Ho

I knew this was coming...

You knew that he was mortal? Or that people freak out when extreme cults of personality die? Either way, it's as basic as politics can get.

I knew that a exact repetition of what happened when Kim Ill Sung died would occur.

Yes. Like the rest of us.

That doesn't even live up to the Kim ll-sung footage. They are not nearly animated enough. I am disappointed.

While I doubt that it will live up to that footage, let's be fair: the scenes posted above aren't from the funeral. They'll be much more animated when that happens.

[Keystone Phil]

I've been told the funeral is/will be broadcast here
http://112.170.78.145:50000/chosun

Thanks. Is that a direct feed to North Korean television?

I got a black screen and a loud, prolonged beep for over a minute (and counting). This is great entertainment!