Jun 23 2009
An interesting article came across Google News today. It appears the USFK is starting to look at what the DPRK may do in the event the Korean War should resume. This is a very, very scary prospect, and I really hope it does not come down to war in the wake of the increased tensions, [...]
Jun 23 2009
(Big hat tip to Hapo) A very recent and chilling account of Yodok. It is very brief, but I watched it several times.
Jun 17 2009
An interesting tale has apparently been making its way to North Korea’s FAX machines. The contents of the PDF are here, and I found myself reading it several times.
It might be worth the look and perhaps a FAX or two.
Jun 12 2009
The succession rumors continue to intensify in the wake of the toothless sanctions imposed by the United Nations for the recent nuke and missile tests. A third is said to be on the way. In the meantime, Google News showed some un-named sources saying Kim Jong Un has been named “Brilliant Comrade” as a way [...]
Jun 11 2009
I upgraded to Wordpress 2.8 because it is new and neat. I do not know if I have to tweak this theme or what, but oh well. If you find bugs and whatnot, please let me know. In the meantime, it is a slow news day in North Korea. Perhaps some other topics will be [...]
Jun 08 2009
Via ROK Drop:
As usual Dr. Andrei Lankov provides much needed perspective on whether Kim Jong-il’s youngest son Kim Jong-un has really been picked as the next leader of North Korea
Nobody knows who or what will head North Korea after Kim Jong Il. As I stated many times, the only thing certain is eventually, Kim Jong [...]
Jun 08 2009
Update: The DailyNK has a good article to give some hope. I like hope, well, as hopeful as this situation can be. While nobody can be certain where they will be held, this article does make sense (somewhat), because of these women are worked to death, or sent to a camp like Yodok, how can [...]
Jun 07 2009
BBC reports a non-confirmation confirmation on his brother’s succession. This is the first time I ever heard Kim Jong Nam speak. I cannot embed the video here, so I will give you a link to the story instead. What role, if any, Jong Nam plays in North Korea is uncertain, and if he does know [...]
Jun 04 2009
While I do not agree with everything he says, this is still a good interview. Enjoy!
Jun 03 2009
Update: My brain does not work. I forgot to divide by 12. Now I really look like an idiot. Still, about $1458 is a lot for ramen.
This posting may seem trivial to many who may not live in a repressive regime such as the one ruling North Korea. I also figured such a thing as [...]