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Comment RSSSomething is not right here, and something odd is going on in North Korea. Yes, even by their extremely odd standards to begin with. It appears North Korea is in a very serious cash crunch, and this makes sense from the sanctions imposed from the tests conducted last year. What is not making sense, and may never get an answer …
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June 3, 2009 # 2:03 pm # North Korea # No Comment
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 ramen noodles as trivial, and …
Hunger the cause for Kim's defiance?
March 6, 2009 # 1:23 pm # North Korea # One Comment
(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 will say while the food …
North Korea's food shortages have not gone away
December 8, 2008 # 9:46 pm # North Korea # No Comment
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 folks at the Peterson Institute.
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