Press outlets around the world are reporting a major announcement about to come out of North Korea, with some speculating leader Kim Jong Il may be dead or ill. For instance, as reported by Canada's CTV:
A Japanese newspaper has reported that its government has information that North Korea would issue the announcement as soon as Monday. Japan's largest newspaper, the Yomiuri, said it may be about Kim's possible death or, perhaps, a change in government due to a coup. The paper said North Korea has issued an order telling its diplomats abroad to remain on standby for the announcement. North Korea has also banned foreigners from travelling to the country starting on Monday, according to the paper.
Assuming this isn't a publicity stunt by Jong Il, how could a serious event out of this nuclear-powered nation impact our elections in two weeks?
