North Korean state TV: Leader Kim Jong Il has died.

Julio · December 18, 2011 11:50AM

IMO his death will have little effect concerning the metals. Hope his son is better, the N. Korean people could use a break. Take care. jws

Goldbully · December 18, 2011 11:53AM

dpoole · December 18, 2011 11:55AM

His son and anticipated successor, Kim Jong Un, is said to have little to recommend him over his father and grandfather. But who knows...

It certainly seems to be an opportunity.

Justacommeman · December 18, 2011 12:00PM

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He ain't dead enough. MJ

Kip · December 18, 2011 12:45PM

He is survived by his son Menta Lee Ell.

piecesofme · December 18, 2011 1:11PM

He's been dead in my mind since the N Korean Press reported he shot 3 hole-in-ones in 1 round of golf years ago. CMON!
That would be like the American Press saying that BO is MJ's real father because he can shoot a little ball. gimme a freakin break.
This aint news. For all we know he' been dead for at leat 3 years as tight lipped as he kept things over there.

OnlyGoldIsMoney · December 18, 2011 1:58PM

Replacing one thug with another. The entire regime needs to go.

FullCameo · December 18, 2011 4:40PM

<< He's been dead in my mind since the N Korean Press reported he shot 3 hole-in-ones in 1 round of golf years ago. CMON! >>

I remember that, funny stuff!

Justacommeman · December 18, 2011 6:20PM

<< He's been dead in my mind since the N Korean Press reported he shot 3 hole-in-ones in 1 round of golf years ago. CMON! >>

He was a beast on the Windmill Hole. Not to shabby on the Ant Hill one either.......

MJ

pf70collector · December 18, 2011 8:46PM

China is propping up N. Korea. So no drastic changes in the future.

DrBuster · December 18, 2011 10:24PM

Kim Jong's best video ever

secondrepublic · December 18, 2011 11:32PM

So sad..... that it didn't happen years ago.

piecesofme · December 18, 2011 11:40PM

If I remember correctly, when he shot those 3 holes in one...it was his first time ever playing the game too.

mrearlygold · December 19, 2011 12:49AM

They cry at the drop of a hat in many parts of Asia.........that said I saw a lot of people "crying" but not many of them had any tears

mrearlygold · December 19, 2011 12:51AM

Here's one announcer's reaction :

Either that or he's reacting to the number one position Ron Paul is in, in Iowa

TheBigB · December 19, 2011 2:13AM

I didn't know he was sick.

roadrunner · December 19, 2011 3:54AM

<< If I remember correctly, when he shot those 3 holes in one...it was his first time ever playing the game too.

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In mini-golf, 3 hole in ones is possible, even for a first-timer.

roardunner

johnny9434 · December 19, 2011 4:57AM

<< He is survived by his son Menta Lee Ell. >>

yes, lol, that sums it up

ricko · December 19, 2011 6:13AM

Glad it has happened.. unfortunately, there appears to be no relief for the people, since Kim Jong Un is just another nut case. Cheers, RickO

pakasmom · December 19, 2011 8:03AM

Loved the video, DrBuster!

DrBuster · December 19, 2011 10:58AM

<< Loved the video, DrBuster!

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That whole movie is hillarious. One of the best puppet movie productions ever.

Kd5ddo · December 19, 2011 11:30PM

I've heard rumors that his son isn't expected too to be any better to the people or internationally... I wonder what his first big move will be

Julio · December 20, 2011 12:21PM

I have new respect for Kim Jong. I was astonished to discover his athletic magnificence. I had heard rumors but to hear the truth from the N. Korean people did it for me. This mans athletic prowess can no longer be denied.
While I would not class him as the best athlete of his time his unique qualifications; well they made him unique. One neat little invention of his was the invisible telephone he used during soccer matches.
Although Kim Jong had some awesome talents, just ask anyone in N. Korea. They look at you as if you were downright dumb. Kim Jong could do anything he desired in his own country.
Unfortunately for the world and his subjects he has done nothing to enhance our world. Maybe his son will acquire new skills; I'm not betting on it.

botanist · December 26, 2011 8:08AM

Don't everybody be so quick to scoff at Kim Jong Il's athletic achievements. He even made it into the latest issue of Sports Illustrated (December 26th, page 22). On his first golf outing, Kim shot 38 under par, including 11 holes in one. After he got older and his skills declined he would usually only sink 3 or 4 aces per round. Kim also bowled a 300 on his first try.

North Korean state TV: Leader Kim Jong Il has died.

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