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 [...]
Tags: Economics, Food and Aid, North Korea
Mar
06
2009
(Hat tip: Ally) According to this article, part of North Korea’s hostile stance could be stemming from the food instability. While I agree it is a large part of North Korea’s serious ongoing problem, I will venture a guess the leadership can care less about the population. The regime is all about survival. Hence, I [...]
Tags: Food and Aid, Human Rights, News, North Korea
Dec
08
2008
North Korea’s ongoing food crisis has not gone away, and the newest reports are telling the same story that the DPRK has been telling for many years.
The U.N. gave yet another grave outlook for the ongoing crisis, which appears to be worsening. This is further collaborated by anecdotes provided by Good Friends and the good [...]
Tags: Economics, Food and Aid, News, North Korea