Archive for October, 2009

Oct 09 2009

English translation of the DPRK constitution available

Published byJack under News

Via NKEconWatch:
UPDATE 3: Northeast Asia Matters has posted a copy of the DPRK constitution in English.  Click here to read.
I have been looking for this for quite some time, and now it is available. Reading through it, not huge, groundbreaking changes were made, but enough to (what I guess) a legacy for Kim. Tim will [...]

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Oct 09 2009

North Korean Oddities: Italian Food Restaurant

Published byJack under North Korea

(Hat Tip: Walter) I think it is about time to post another oddity. I have been looking for information on this Italian Food Restaurant in Pyongyang, and it seems somebody has the goods. Enjoy the pics first, then see the commentary after. (Original set here)

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Oct 08 2009

North Korea in Pictures: Some new resources

Published byJack under North Korea

A big thank you to Walter for the E-mail containing some really neat pictures and DPRK footage. There are so many pictures and goodies, I do not know where to begin to comment on some of them. After this posting, they will be added to the “North Korea in Pictures” section. Again, I appreciate the [...]

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Oct 05 2009

North Korea News

Published byJack under News

Yes, it has been a while since I have been regularly posting news, and maybe today is a good day to start. Some news has come from North Korea, although nothing really earth-shattering.
North Korea May Be Open to Talks (New York Times) – In a chilling turn of events, Kim is willing to go back [...]

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