In a big show broadcast on state television Disney characters were followed on stage by dancers in miniskirts and low-cut tops and a band playing Frank Sinatra. Even aired the finale of Rocky IV, when the U.S. sends to the Soviets to the rug. An analyst: "It is no turning point. But at least the new dictator seems convinced that the ideology of his predecessors is a mess."

Seoul (AsiaNews) - Kim Jong-un, third son and heir of the late North Korean "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-il loves Western popular culture. And this, even if this does not guarantee an opening of the Stalinist regime, it at least gives some hope for diplomatic relations with Pyongyang. The latest evidence of this passion, discussed since his appearance on the national political scene, comes from the great show last Friday broadcast by North Korean state television.

In addition to staging several Disney characters intent on dancing for the public - a choice that has angered the U.S. company, who received no royalties - in the course of the show clips from Rocky IV were aired, dancers with short skirts and low cut tops and even a local version of "My Way", the masterpiece of Frank Sinatra.

State television repeatedly framed the dictator, of course, clapping and giving the thumbs up to every performance. Even the final scene of Rocky - when the American boxer sends his Soviet rival to the rug - was greeted with applause despite the obvious political significance.

Added to this show is the opening of a fast food restaurant in the capital, the passion of the young dictator for Eric Clapton and his statement that "Korea should take the best from each country and make it better." Although it is not a real opening, some analysts believe it is a good omen for the future.

A representative of the South Korean Unification Ministry said: "For now it's just entertainment, and the father also loved American movies and brandy. We'll see: what is certain is that it will be easier to approach him, since doesn't seem overly convinced of the ideology of his grandfather Kim Il-sung. "

 

 

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