Further speculation on the much anticipated, but still delayed 3rd convening of the Korean Worker’s Party, is blaming Kim Jong-Il’s ailing health for the delay of the meeting. It has also been speculated that we might not see or hear much about heir apparent son Kim Jong-Un, who has long been expected to step out of the shadows and be appointed a high ranking position within the party, to prepare for an eventual leadership succession. The conference was thought to begin as early as September 9th. North Korean state media has reported that KJI has been performing some of his famous “on-site inspections” in different places, which would contradict claims that his health is delaying the KWP meeting. More speculation runs rampant from Reuters, who claim the conference could begin as early as Wednesday.
Source: AFP via Yahoo! News / Reuters via Yahoo! News / DailyNK
