# Childhood Dictator Photos Korean Central Television Released These Childhood Photos of Kim Jong-Un By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-central-television References: [theguardian](http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2014/apr/22/north-korea-kim-jong-un-new-photographs-in-pictures) & [ustream](http://www.ustream.tv/channel/elufa-tv) [Korean Central Television](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bts-2), the official government-run television portal of the secretive North Korean government, released these rare childhood pictures of the country's leader Kim Jong-Un. The images were unveiled at a concert for the country's air force personnel, who applauded as the images were flashed on a giant screen. One image shows Kim Jong-Un, who is now 31 years old, as a large-cheeked boy dressed in child-sized military apparel and saluting for the cameras. Another photograph shows him as an older boy sitting in the cockpit of an airplane. Kim Jong-Un's face is not visible in the second photo. The images have caused considerable stir, as there are very few photographs of Kim Jong-Un that show him prior to becoming the leader of North Korea following the death of his father Kim Jong-Il. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rare Childhood Photos:** Releasing rare childhood photos of public figures can create buzz and interest. - **Government Media Release:** Government-run media releasing personal photos or information about public leaders can create a sense of connection or understanding with citizens. - **Scarcity of Information:** The scarcity of information or images about a public figure can create intrigue and fascination. ### Where This Applies - **Media and Journalism:** Media outlets can capitalize on public interest by publishing rare personal information about public figures. - **Government and Politics:** Government-run media outlets can use personal information or images to create a sense of connection or understanding with citizens. - **Entertainment and Pop Culture:** Fans may be interested in learning more about the personal lives of public figures, creating opportunities for content and merchandise related to them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [External Photo-Taking Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-9.md) - [Child President Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-for-a-day.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [AI Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-food-scanners.md) - [AI Baby Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [K-Pop Star Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-denim-campaign.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles.md)