N. Korea’s first lady displays Dior-style handbag

Hypocrisy is everywhere, and North Korea, along with the sovereign city/state of Vatican City, may just be the most hypocritical  on this planet. The leaders of both preach one thing, yet couldn’t exhibit more opposing behavior.

North Korea, with its rigid form of communism, is without question one of the most tyrannical and oppressive governments anywhere on Earth. Yet its leaders, like leaders everywhere, enjoy the lavish lifestyles which the most affluent in any capitalistic society enjoy. Similarly, the Vatican, which preaches humility and high moral standards, is one of the wealthiest enterprises anywhere on the globe. And when it comes to morality, its leaders may be the most immoral of any nation; maybe even North Korea (if that’s possible)!

If a large meteor were to strike the heart of North Korea’s capital building and immediately vaporize Kim Jong-Un and the rest of the communist scum who rule the country, the world would be a much better place. However, I don’t wish the same fate for Vatican City, as a great many historic and beautiful buildings would be lost forever… TGO

Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press

AFPAFP – Thu, Aug 9, 2012

North Korea’s young first lady has been pictured sporting what appears to be a Christian Dior handbag, in stark contrast to widespread shortages elsewhere in the impoverished nation.

Ri Sol-Ju, the wife of leader Kim Jong-Un, was pictured accompanying him on a “field guidance trip” to an army unit.

It was unclear whether the bag was genuine or an imitation. South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo newspaper said Wednesday it would cost 1.8 million won ($1,594) in Seoul.

Photos, carried by state television and the official news agency, show the couple applauding while seated together watching outdoor art performances by soldiers.

Ri is wearing a white dress with black top and next to her is a small handbag, apparently with the luxury brand’s signature “D” metal tag.

The attractive and stylish young woman contrasts sharply with her husband, clad in his customary Mao-style dark suit, and with the army officers in olive drab uniforms and oversized peaked caps.

The photo was carried by state TV Tuesday night but the date of the field guidance trip was unclear.

The secretive communist state, in an unusual move, confirmed last month Ri is Kim’s wife. Recent photos had shown the pair at public events together, sparking speculation about her identity.

Kim, believed to be in his late 20s, took over as leader after his father and longtime ruler Kim Jong-Il died last December.

Disclosure of his marriage is seen as part of efforts to stress his maturity in a culture which puts high priority on family life.

The country of 24 million has suffered severe food shortages since a famine in the mid-1990s killed hundreds of thousands.

UN agencies estimated last autumn that three million people would need food aid this year.

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