North Korea has warned “foolish politicians” around the world not to expect any changes in policy after the death of Kim Jong-il.
Pyongyang’s statement yesterday was typically combative. It refuted suggestions from some observers that Kim Jong-il’s son and successor, Kim Jong-eun, could be more likely to reform the nuclear-armed state because he spent time at school in Switzerland.
“We solemnly declare to the world’s foolish politicians, including the puppets in South Korea, that they should not expect any changes from us,” the National Defence Commission said. The commission, the most powerful body in the country, was quoted by the official KCNA news agency.