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Aid for North Korea

South Korea has sent in 5,000 tonnes of rice to the Chinese city of Dandong to later be trucked over to North Korea. This is the first time since 2008 that South Korea has renewed talks with North Korea concerning reuniting families divided by the DMZ. The upmost important thing is that some of this [...]

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Floodgates?

Kim Jong Nam may be that piece that will finally burst the floodgates and open up North Korea to the world. He has spoken out against North Korea, triggering an attack from his brother that was foiled only by the hand of China. North Korea ‘plot against exiled son’ is foiled BY PETER FOSTER, THE [...]

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A poster smuggled from North Korea showed a sailor smashing an enemy ship, splitting it in two. Suspiciously, the Cheonan was also split in 2, resulting in the deaths of 46 sailors. North Korea has also handed out medals to a submarine crew. From New York Times: North Korea adds insult to injury By Choe [...]

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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 [...]

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North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Il, might visit China, due to his visit to the Pyongan province. Having “reportedly” being hesitant to fly, Kim Jong Il has prefered to tarvel in his personal train. The possible trip to China could be another step towards de-nuclearizing North Korea. If so, the world could breath better. If North [...]

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When political turmoil is high within an already unstable environment, general populations are often at high risk for becoming victims to decisions from above. North Korea is no exception. According to the U.N. World Food Programme, over a third of the population of North Korea is currently in need of food aid. Amidst North’s Korea [...]

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