 What would Kim Jong-un be doing today if his dad hadn't been the previous North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il? We may now have an answer, thanks to a very savvy fashion choice he made while touring some of the country's key weapons factories. His light khaki cap was reminiscent of those worn by locomotive drivers in the golden age of steam – albeit with an apparent faux leather finish to provide a bit of military chic. If he's keen to get shovelling coal into the firebox, though, it would be a good idea to change out of his dazzling white jacket and trousers. It's not the first time Kim has drawn attention for his style. In February last year, he was pictured wearing his nicest winter coat and a pair of cool sunglasses to watch a bunch of explosions go off in a desolate plot of land. And the following month, he drew comparisons to Tom Cruise in Top Gun when he put on a shiny leather jacket with furry collar to tour the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground. The despot has recently been in the headlines for his increasing cosiness with Russia, as Vladimir Putin continues to be isolated by much of the world for his war in Ukraine. Last month, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu joined Kim and a Chinese ruling party official for a giant army parade through the North Korean capital Pyongyang. Kim stressed the need to modernise the weapons used by North Korean soldiers during his factory visits (Picture: KCNA/Getty Images) Careful you don't trip over those flares (Picture: KCNA/Getty Images) At the same time, tensions on the Korean peninsula remain high as the US keeps up its joint military drills with South Korea. Kim has repeatedly accused the two powers of preparing to launch an invasion, and several powerful missiles have been launched from North Korea in response. On a visit to a facility producing large-calibre artillery systems, he stressed the factory's){kind=link}
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What would Kim Jong-un be doing today if his dad hadn’t been the previous North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il?
We may now have an answer, thanks to a very savvy fashion choice he made while touring some of the country’s key weapons factories.
His light khaki cap was reminiscent of those worn by locomotive drivers in the golden age of steam – albeit with an apparent faux leather finish to provide a bit of military chic.
If he’s keen to get shovelling coal into the firebox, though, it would be a good idea to change out of his dazzling white jacket and trousers.