May 31 2009
Before I begin this posting, I would like to give my thoughts and prayers to the families, friends and colleagues of the detained American journalists who are going to stand trial in the DPRK Thursday.
I hope they come out of this safe and sound. I cannot begin to imagine the sheer horror they must feel [...]
May 29 2009
Update: DPRK Studies posted an interview with Rachel Maddow that I can embed. This is pretty similar to the FOX News interview. This man has been pretty busy!
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Before I go into this post, I would like to congratulate North Korean Economy Watch for appearing [...]
May 29 2009
Before I begin, it has been quite a while since I last made a post. I would like to apologize for this, as my life has been very hectic and going upside down. In the meantime, I have some time to sit on my hands wondering what is going to happen next, so I would [...]
Mar 30 2009
Update: According to CNN, a Swede diplomat said they are being treated well.
Acting on behalf of the United States, the Swedish representative met with each American once, said department spokesman Gordon Duguid. He would give no details of the meeting or of the journalists’ health or condition.
Laura Ling and Euna Lee were taken into custody [...]
Mar 26 2009
Update: Japan has ordered the missile shield and some destroyers to be deployed.
Reports are starting to intensify about North Korea’s Taepo Dong-2 missile test. I made a posting about this earlier, but there are some other things that came “to light” since then. However, like everything North Korea, there are still more questions than [...]
Mar 21 2009
It has been a while since I posted here, and there have been some news items that warrant attention. One of the bigger stories hitting the wires is the increasing worry of another Taepo Dong-2 missile test. The DPRK claims it is for peaceful purposes, but understandably, some do not believe this story. Satellite or [...]
Mar 11 2009
Kim Hyun Hee met with the family of an abducted Japanese citizen. According to the DailyNK (and other news sources), gave some hope Yaeko Takuti may be alive despite the DPRK’s official word that says otherwise.
While Kim Hyun Hee’s reassurances give hope, it is still a rumor. There is really no way to verify Yaeko [...]
Mar 06 2009
Update 2: Kim Jong Un was not named to any important posts as far as I know. After all that buildup, nothing. Although t does not mean he could have been place somewhere, I really doubt anything will come of it.
I am not going to make any big deal of it any longer until [...]
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 [...]
Mar 05 2009
Link updated; thanks for the tip.
(From an NKEconWatch link) One of the few experts on North Korea released an excellent analysis on social change in North Korea. The PDF is here, or you can grab it from Curtis’ web site.
I may be venturing into very danerous territory when commenting on this piece, but I will [...]