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BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | 'Fake photo' revives Kim rumours
A close-up of a possibly doctored image of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il
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'Fake photo' revives Kim rumours
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... is fresh speculation about the health of North Korea's "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-il, amid suggestions that an image of Mr Kim may have been doctored. The image, released on Wednesday, appeared to show Mr Kim in good health while inspecting two military units. But an analysis by the UK's Times newspaper highlighted incongruities around the leader's legs, and the BBC found what look like mismatched pixels. It has given new life to suggestions Mr Kim may be seriously unwell. Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7715458.stm [image]

Midday Open Thread
Daily Kos — ... Doubts about the health of Kim Jong Il persist, despite North Korean officials releasing a picture of him with North Korean troops. The BBC reports they have good reason to believe the Kim Jong Il was photoshopped into the photo. ...

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