In North Korea, nine is the magic number
An analysis of the regime's significant dates shows nine rules, meaning we should be worried on Friday 5 April (5+4=9)
North Korea is a notoriously secret society, led by an equally secretive dynasty of Kims. But as hostilities with the west over the country's nuclear programme escalate, revelations from deep within the regime might shed some light on what is guiding its leaders' actions.
Apparently it's the number nine.
It all started at the time of Korea's liberation from Japanese occupation, when there were eight shamans representing the eight provinces of Korea. Out of these, the strongest shaman was thought to be the one from of Pyongan-do. He is said to have told Kim Il-sung that the destiny of his bloodline was aligned with the ninth number, which is considered auspicious in east Asia.
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Applying this to recent North Korean history, we note that Kim Jong-il gave his son, Kim Jong-un, his first public role as general of the Korean People's Army on 27 September 2010 (2+7=9, plus the 9th month, equals double nine). On 11 April (20)12 (1+1+4+1+2=9) Kim Jong-un was appointed first secretary of the Workers' party. Then on 18 July 2012, he was appointed to the rank of marshal.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/05/north-korea-nine-magic-number
There's a lot more 9's in this article.
Zorro
(15,724 posts)According to Wikipedia, the 15th is Kim Il-Sung's birthday and a 2 day national holiday.
The 25th is Military Foundation Day that celebrates the NK military.
They could decide to make either date quite a celebration and a defining moment in their history.
bananas
(27,509 posts)Revolution Number 9 - The Beatles
Bosonic
(3,746 posts)It is now 6am ish April 6th 2013 in downtown Pyongyang.