Blame Clint Eastwood On Why Kim Jong Un's Elite Bodyguards Run Beside His Car

Business Insider: Kim Jong Un's elite bodyguards run beside his car because of a Clint Eastwood movie

* North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's bodyguards sparked international attention after they were seen running beside his car at a summit in Singapore last year.
* The elite force is chosen from North Korea's most loyal political families, a new book says.
* US President Donald Trump made a historic visit to North Korea over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump made a historic trip to North Korea over the weekend, meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his home turf. The meeting offered a view of the secretive Hermit Kingdom, including a glimpse of the protection apparatus that ensures Kim's safety.

Kim's life is shrouded in mystery, and his bodyguards remain a source of endless fascination. During Kim's visit to Singapore last year for talks with the US, images of a dozen of Kim's bodyguards running alongside his car made headlines.

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WNU Editor: Great movie.

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