HELP Uni Really Gave Kim Jong-Un An Honourary Doctorate
To recognise his great contributions.
So Apparently, Our Very Own HELP University Awarded North Korea Leader Kim Jong-Un With An Honourary Degree In Economics
Supreme leader Kim Jong Un was awarded the degree of honorary doctor of economics from the Help University of Malaysia.
kcna.co.jpSo Apparently, Our Very Own HELP University Awarded North Korea Leader Kim Jong-Un With An Honourary Degree In Economics
Image via imgur.comWe're not joking.
HELP University has awarded a honorary doctorate in Economics to North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea's premier, Kim Jong Un, was conferred an honorary doctorate for Economics by a Malaysian university.
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Dr Kim Jong-Un Was In KL On 3 October 2013 For The Award Ceremony
A ceremony for conveying the certificate and costume took place in Kuala Lumpur on October 3.
kcna.co.jpIt was also reported in KNS that public figures, including the university president, North Korean ambassador to Malaysia and embassy members were present at the ceremony.
Why, You Ask? To Recognise His Great Contributions, Of Course
A Malaysian institution of higher learning, known as Help University, had awarded North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an honorary doctorate in economics -- in recognition of his "untiring efforts for the education of the country and the well-being of its people."
foreignpolicy.comWe Must Have Misunderstood The Dictator/Supreme Leader's "Good Deeds"
Kim Jong Un succeeded his father Kim Jong il, who died in December 2011. Jong Un is widely accused of running a totalitarian dictatorship and continuing a family dictatorship. North Korea is also largely seen as a rogue state in the global stage.
Kim's greatest economic achievement appears to be stewarding one of the world's most dysfunctional economies.
foreignpolicy.comHELP University President Dr Paul Chan Says He Hopes To See More Cooperation Between North Korea And Malaysia
HELP University vice-chancellor and president Dr Paul Chan said in a statement that it was an honour and historic event to award the honorary doctorate to Kim Jong Un, who is the first foreign head of state to receive the degree by the university.
Chan said university’s mission of “Education for Peace and Prosperity” would help North Korea, North Asia and the world to be a better place for mankind.
He hoped that there would be more cooperation between North Korea and Malaysia in the field of education.
HELP University President Dr Paul Chan Says He Hope To See More Cooperate Between North Korea And Malaysia
Image via staticflickr.comHELP University Chose To Build A Bridge With North Korea For Peace And Prosperity For All
Not only did the college confirm that it granted Kim the degree, but it also sent over a statement from Dr. Paul Chan, the president and vice chancellor, explaining why the university chose to build "a bridge to reach the people" of North Korea.
foreignpolicy.comWithin six years, North Korea "will engage the world in many constructive ways," Chan predicts, in a statement that leaps from Socrates to Henry Kissinger to Malala Yousafzai. "When a world leader facilitates this, probably an American President, there will be a rush to DPR Korea. Everyone will rush in to offer assistance and investment. I am just a bit ahead of them in that I feel no one at this moment has the courage to do this though their hearts tell them to do so."
foreignpolicy.com"[L]et's start with offering education opportunities to the people of this country with the support of their President," adds Chan, who has an actual Ph.D. in economics. "Why deny them? Why punish them with sanctions? The people are hungry for education to change their lives. Give it to them."
foreignpolicy.comTo help DPR Korea in the way we do it is a road untraveled, but we hope our first small crucial step will contribute to peace and prosperity for all.
foreignpolicy.comThis Is Datuk Dr Paul Chan's Full Statement On His Decision. He Wants To Spread And Enlighten The World With This Message:
Help University Was Founded In 1986 With A Wide Range Of Programmes Including Humanities
According the tertiary institute's website, it was founded in 1986, and "offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, law, management, economics, IT, social sciences and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels."
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It Seems Like Malaysia Has Close Ties With North Korea
Malaysia is one of North Korea's closest allies in Southeast Asia, and its citizens are reportedly among the very few allowed visa-free entry into North Korea.
foreignpolicy.comThis Is Datuk Dr Paul Chan's Full Statement On His Decision. He Wants To Spread And Enlighten The World With This Message:
Image via qkme.meWell, Looks Like We Don't Have To Worry About Any Nuclear Bombs From Dr Kim Anytime Soon!
Well, Looks Like We Don't Have To Worry About Any Nuclear Bombs From Dr Kim!
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