The crisis. The Enigma. The controversy.
Jan 17 2009
Two stories caught my eye today when browsing the news. One was regarding the asking of increased aid and the other was the supposed announcement about plutonium has been made into weapons. Now why would North Korea decide to announce the plutonium has been made into weapons-grade goodies yet look to the United States for [...]
Jan 17 2009
From the AFP:
PARK CITY, Utah (AFP) — North Korea’s prison system and the cult of personality surrounding the Stalinist nation’s leader Kim Jong-Il are the subject of a documentary screening at the Sundance Film Festival.
Director NC Heikin’s film “Kimjongilia” — named after the hybrid red begonia created to honor the totalitarian state’s ruler — aims [...]
Jan 17 2009
Update: NKEconWatch sent me a link outlining the known cadres in the leadership structure. It appears some of the departments are not known. This includes the Organization and Guidance Department. However, it does appear Jang Song Taek runs the Administrative Department. This is worth looking into a little further.
Original post: NKEconWatch’s link made me wonder; [...]