China, a life-long communist ally of North Korea, protested at the killing of 3 Chinese smugglers by North Korean guards. They were said to be smuggling copper wire from North Korea. This event could not have come at a more inappropriate period, since it was not too long ago that North Korea attacked and sank a South Korean [...]
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Chinese Protests Over Killing of Smugglers by North Korean Guards
Posted in Others, Politics on June 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Parent’s Day in North Korea
Posted in Others, Politics, Uncategorized on May 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The second week of May is always annually recognized around the world for Mother’s Day, just as it was in South Korea this weekend. On May 6th, another meaningful event was held in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, where elderly North Korean refugees were served with North Korean food. The refugees relished the food, some even saving it for later. At the same time, many shed [...]
Food in the Dump
Posted in Health Issues, Others on March 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“Whatever You Like” by an American rapper, T.I., was a massive hit in the summer of 2008, topping the charts for seven nonconsecutive weeks, and staying in the top 3 of the charts for over 3 months. In the song, an imaginary girl that goes out with T.I. is able to have whatever she likes, from champaign to clothes [...]
Remember to Vote!
Posted in Others on February 27, 2010 | Comments Off
I already wrote an introduction here, and we only have one more day to help Liberty in North Korea to win $250,000 from Pepsi’s “Refresh Everything” campaign. LiNK is at the 4th place now and it still needs to go up to the 2nd place. You can vote here. Let’s give a last push! s [...]
Thoughts on the 38th Parallel
Posted in Others on February 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of months ago, a week away from the winter break, I was excited to go back to Korea. I called home, and asked my mother how things were. She said everything was fine, but told me that my grandmother was sick. She told me to pray for her. Oblivious of how serious her [...]
Some Suggestive Reading List
Posted in Concentration Camps, Health Issues, Others, Refugees / Defectors on February 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In 2009, North Korea received 300,000 tons of food aid. However, 1/3 of North Koreans still remain starved. s Interview with a North Korean defector who survived in one of the most notorious Yoduk political prison camp. s s It’s very positive to hear that North Korean defectors who now reside in South Korea voluntarily [...]

