North Korea

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Training For Succession, Seoul’s Spy Agency Says

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Training For Succession, Seoul’s Spy Agency Says

Kim Jong Un has been a figure of mystery and controversy for many years, leading the totalitarian state of North Korea with an iron fist. But recent news has shed light on a new development within the Kim dynasty – his daughter, Ju Ae, is reportedly being groomed to take over the reins of power in the future. The South Korean spy agency has revealed that Ju Ae, who made her first public appearance less than two years ago, is undergoing training to become the next leader of North Korea.… Continue reading

North Korea: Thousands stranded as Kim declares ’emergency’

As I scroll through the news feed and see the devastating images of submerged farmland and homes in Sinuiju city and Uiju county in North Korea, I can’t help but feel a sense of sadness and frustration. The recent heavy rain has left thousands of people stranded, facing yet another crisis in a country already plagued by numerous challenges.

Amidst this natural disaster, Kim Jong Un declares an ’emergency’. But what does this really mean for the people of North Korea? Is it merely a superficial gesture to show that he is in control, or will concrete actions be taken to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the floods?… Continue reading

Trump says he’d like to take Kim Jong-Un to a baseball game as he boasts about their friendship

I can’t help but shake my head in disbelief at the recent news of Trump openly boasting about his friendship with Kim Jong-Un, the ruthless dictator of North Korea. The same man who executes minors for circulating South Korean media content. It is truly unsettling to see the leader of a democratic nation like the United States getting chummy with a brutal tyrant like Kim.

The fact that Trump would even consider taking Kim Jong-Un to a baseball game speaks volumes about the kind of alliances he values. Would he extend the same invitation to former presidents Obama or Joe Biden?… Continue reading

North Korea denounces NATO, US as ‘most serious threat’ to global peace

Kim Jong-un and his regime have once again made ludicrous accusations, this time denouncing NATO and the US as the “most serious threat” to global peace. It is quite comical, considering that North Korea is known for brutally killing teenagers for watching soap operas. The audacity and sheer hypocrisy of their statement is mind-boggling. It’s like the boy who cries wolf pointing fingers at the sheep.

NATO, on the other hand, has been a beacon of relative world peace since its inception in 1949. The mutual defense pacts among member countries have effectively deterred conventional attacks and kept the peace for decades.… Continue reading

North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine would be ‘cannon fodder,’ Pentagon says

Sending North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine would be a cruel and heartless move by the oppressive regime of Kim Jong Un. These soldiers, already suffering from malnourishment and inadequate equipment, would essentially be considered as expendable pawns in the larger geopolitical chess game orchestrated by Putin and his cronies. The Pentagon’s assessment of them being ‘cannon fodder’ is not only accurate, but a sobering reminder of the grim reality faced by these individuals.

For the North Korean troops themselves, being sent to fight in a foreign land would perhaps offer a glimpse of the outside world, a brief respite from the oppressive regime they have known their entire lives.… Continue reading

North Korea executes man for listening to 70 K-pop songs

The recent news of a man being executed in North Korea for listening to 70 K-pop songs is a stark reminder of the oppressive regime that governs the country. The fact that listening to music can warrant a death penalty is chilling, to say the least. While the man was also distributing South Korean media, including movies, it is clear that it is not the act of listening to the music itself that is being punished, but rather the broader issue of state control and suppression of any form of cultural influence from the outside world.

I find it hypocritical that the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, who reportedly loves the K-pop group Red Velvet and even had them perform for him and others in North Korea a few years ago, would allow such extreme measures to be taken against someone for the same actions that he himself enjoys.… Continue reading

North Korean troops will become ‘cannon fodder’ if they aid Russia in Ukraine, Pentagon says

I can’t help but feel a deep sense of unease and concern at the thought of North Korean troops potentially being sent to aid Russia in Ukraine. The idea that these soldiers could essentially be used as ‘cannon fodder’ is not only disheartening but also quite alarming. With reports of malnourishment and lack of combat experience, it is apparent that these troops are being set up to be mere pawns in a much larger geopolitical game.

The fact that Putin may be enticing Kim Jong Un with some kind of favorable deal to send North Korean troops to a war thousands of miles away is troubling.… Continue reading

Pyongyang Says It Will Send Troops to Ukraine Within a Month

This recent announcement by Pyongyang stating their intentions to send troops to Ukraine within a month has sent shockwaves across the globe. The abrupt shift from a defensive stance to an offensive one raises eyebrows and questions about North Korea’s motives and capabilities. The idea of malnourished, poorly-trained, and ill-equipped North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine is both concerning and perplexing. North Korea has not actively engaged in a war since the 1950s, so their performance on the battlefield remains a big question mark.

The height requirement for North Korean soldiers being 4’9″ adds an element of uncertainty to the situation, almost like fighting a group of angry middle schoolers.… Continue reading

South Korean military says 350 waste balloons detected from North Korea overnight as tensions flare

As tensions between North and South Korea escalate, the South Korean military has reported the detection of 350 waste balloons being sent from the North overnight. This absurd and juvenile tactic of flinging waste-filled balloons over the border is not only bizarre but also potentially dangerous. It is a reminder that, no matter how advanced our civilization may seem, we are still capable of engaging in petty and provocative behaviors reminiscent of apes flinging feces at each other.

The idea of using balloons as a means of psychological warfare is not new, but the content being sent in these balloons is particularly disturbing.… Continue reading

North Korea warns US of ‘new world war’ over Ukraine after pact with Putin

As tensions continue to escalate between North Korea, Russia, and the United States over the situation in Ukraine, it is crucial to take a step back and assess the potential ramifications of such a conflict. The recent warning from North Korea of a ‘new world war’ following a pact with Putin is certainly cause for concern, but one must not jump to conclusions about the severity of the situation.

It is evident from the history of past world wars that the consequences of such large-scale conflicts are devastating and far-reaching. The idea of a new world war sparked by the actions of North Korea and Russia is a chilling thought, considering the advancements in military technology and the potential loss of innocent lives that would result from such a conflict.… Continue reading