"All-New" North Korea is Best Korea!

[Coligny]

Is that a stretched Mercobenz S-Class in the back ?

[Taro Toporific]

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Is that a stretched Mercobenz S-Class in the back ?

It could be Best Korea's own special stretch barge produced by Pyeonghwa, called the "Junma," which is a rebadged version of the South Korean SsangYong's "Chairman H."

The Chairman/Junma bears a strong resemblance to Mercedes-Benz S-class because SsangYong (70% owned by the Unification Church) has a joint venture and licenses with Mercedes-Benz in South Korea---. Then again, the tailights of the mystery limo don't match the Junma so it could just be a regular stretch Benz with Pyeonghwa badges on it for the Great Glory of Juche.

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pyeonghwamotors.com/eng

[Coligny]

The buldge on the rear fender is a bit of a giveway for a W221 S-Class... But the picture is soooo bad... (for example the rear of the backdoor windows don't seems to really match)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W221

[Taro Toporific]

Kim Jong Un's long-lost half brother discovered in Harajuku!

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Blue-tipped hi-top fade hairstyle on the street in Harajuku! #hitopfadepic.twitter.com/z8P3H2plmF ---Tokyo Fashion(@TokyoFashion) May 7, 2014

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[Russell]

North Korea’s racist anti-Obama vitriol stuns U.S.

The United States on Thursday condemned “ugly and disrespectful” racist comments directed toward President Barack Obama by North Korea’s official state-run news agency, which labeled him a “wicked black monkey.”

In the article, which the Korean Central News Agency moved only in Korean, Pyongyang used insulting language that is likely to sour already strained bilateral relations.

“Looking at Obama is gross and makes us seethe with anger,” the article begins. It goes on to say that the president’s face is “exactly the same as that of a monkey living in the primeval forest in Africa” and that he does not even “have the basic appearance of a human being.”

According to a translation conducted by The Washington Post, the KCNA barrage also describes Obama as a “crossbreed with unclear blood” who had “the figure of a monkey.”

“It would be perfect for Obama to live with a group of monkeys in the world’s largest African natural zoo and lick the bread crumbs thrown by spectators,” the Post cited the commentary as saying.

[...]

KCNA has taken its regularly bombastic rhetoric to new levels in recent weeks, last month decrying South Korean President Park Geun-hye as “an old prostitute” in thrall to her “pimp” Obama, whom the North Korean mouthpiece further described as Park’s “American master” and a “wicked black monkey.”

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Wondering whether calling names is supposed to be part of the Juche philosophy...

[Russell]

South Korea says North Korea 'must disappear soon'

South Korea is continuing an escalating rhetorical battle on the Korean Peninsula, with an official saying rival North Korea “must disappear soon.”

South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok also said Monday that North Korea isn’t a real country and exists for the benefit of only one person, a reference to dictator Kim Jong Un. He says the North has no human rights or public freedoms.

The comments followed a series of sexist and racist slurs by North Korea against the leaders of South Korea and the United States. Pyongyang’s state media likened South Korean President Park Geun-hye to an “old prostitute” and U.S. President Barack Obama to a “monkey” in recent dispatches.

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With Park is in office, Better Korea's virtues on the diplomatic front are somewhat lacking, but in this case I agree with them.

[IparryU]

Kim Jong-Unhealthy? Media reports North Korean leader stress eating, “getting fat”

Usually it’s the Hollywood starlets and sea monsters that get scrutinized for every centimeter their waist expands, but this week, it’s North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un who is under the fat-o-scope.

Free North Korea Radio is reporting the diminutive dictator has ballooned by about 20 kilos (44 pounds) since he became top dog, lending credence to rumors that he has been gorging himself on food and booze to deal with the stress of running his country and executing family and friends.


Although details are scarce weight was estimated from photographs at about 100 kilos (220 lbs) when he was first presented to the world. Now, with a noticeably bulging tummy and a couple more chins added to his trademark jowls, experts are putting him around 120 kilos (265 lbs).

At 175 cm (5′ 7″), that’s a whole lot of extra weight to be dragging around from platform shoe shopping to Kim-looks-at-things press tour du jour.

The drastic weight gain seems to have started around the time he reportedly had his uncle by marriage, Jang Song-thaek, and an ex-girlfriend executed.

There are also claims that the leader may be suffering from heart disease, as he reportedly has trouble moving his left arm and is losing his hair. The Seoul-based radio station reports he is receiving twice-weekly treatments to deal with these health problems, but that the North Korean government is trying to keep his ailments under wraps. Previous reports have also suggested he may have hypertension or diabetes.

Man, being a ruthless dictator must be tough. Almost as tough as being an average North Korean.

Source: The Chosun Ilbo h/t Kotaku US
Photo: Real Clear

Source: http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/05/14/kim-jong-unhealthy-media-reports-north-korean-leader-stress-eating-getting-fat/

[Taro Toporific]

South Korea is continuing an escalating rhetorical battle on the Korean Peninsula, with an official saying rival North Korea “must disappear soon.”
South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok also said Monday that North Korea isn’t a real country.
The comments followed a series of sexist and racist slurs by North Korea against the leaders of South Korea and the United States. Pyongyang’s state media likened South Korean President Park Geun-hye to an “old prostitute” and U.S. President Barack Obama to a “monkey” in recent dispatches.
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SK Defense Ministry spokesman explains “NK is not a nation” comments
--Remarks provoke an aggressive response from North Korean media outlet--
nknews.org | 2014/05/13
...An official at the Ministry of Unification told Yonhap under the condition of anonymity that Kim’s comment should be taken in the context of the complicated relationship between the two Koreas...
...The official also said that only one or two comments cannot be a breach of the non-slander clause that the two Koreas agreed to in February.
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[Russell]

Kim Jong-Unhealthy? Media reports North Korean leader stress eating, “getting fat”

Usually it’s the Hollywood starlets and sea monsters that get scrutinized for every centimeter their waist expands, but this week, it’s North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un who is under the fat-o-scope.

Free North Korea Radio is reporting the diminutive dictator has ballooned by about 20 kilos (44 pounds) since he became top dog, lending credence to rumors that he has been gorging himself on food and booze to deal with the stress of running his country and executing family and friends.


Although details are scarce weight was estimated from photographs at about 100 kilos (220 lbs) when he was first presented to the world. Now, with a noticeably bulging tummy and a couple more chins added to his trademark jowls, experts are putting him around 120 kilos (265 lbs).

At 175 cm (5′ 7″), that’s a whole lot of extra weight to be dragging around from platform shoe shopping to Kim-looks-at-things press tour du jour.

The drastic weight gain seems to have started around the time he reportedly had his uncle by marriage, Jang Song-thaek, and an ex-girlfriend executed.

There are also claims that the leader may be suffering from heart disease, as he reportedly has trouble moving his left arm and is losing his hair. The Seoul-based radio station reports he is receiving twice-weekly treatments to deal with these health problems, but that the North Korean government is trying to keep his ailments under wraps. Previous reports have also suggested he may have hypertension or diabetes.

Man, being a ruthless dictator must be tough. Almost as tough as being an average North Korean.

Source: The Chosun Ilbo h/t Kotaku US
Photo: Real Clear

Source: http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/05/14/kim-jong-unhealthy-media-reports-north-korean-leader-stress-eating-getting-fat/

It could be a strategy of Un's political opponents to get rid of this guy as soon as possible. Anyway, it wouldn't be a loss. Just wondering who will replace him. He appears to have one kid, who is still a baby. If Un dies of obesity, the baby will surely be thrown to the dogs...

[matsuki]

[Coligny]

No match for the BroForce (TM)

[Russell]

Kim Jong-Un resurrects executed ex-girlfriend from the death

The former girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, who was reportedly executed last year for making a sex tape, is now reportedly alive after appearing on North Korean state TV.

In August last year, South Korean media reported that the ultra-secretive state had executed singer Hyon Song-Wol by a firing squad, along with 11 other entertainers, as their families looked on.

Song-Wol and the others were accused of filming themselves having sex and selling the videos.

Nine months after the world decried this barbaric fate, Hyon has given a speech in Pyongyang, apparently alive and well.

Agence France-Presse reported that Hyon, who fronts the Moranbong Band - an all-girl pop ensemble reportedly put together on the leader's orders - gave a speech at a national art workers rally in capital on Friday, which was shown on state TV.

In the speech, she expressed gratitude for her ex-boyfriend's leadership and pledged to "stoke up the flame for art and creative work".

Hyon and Jong Un met around 10 years ago but broke up because his father, Kim Jong Il, disapproved of the relationship.

The pair had been rumoured to have rekindled their romance after Jong Il’s death.

The reports she had been executed suggested it was carried out because Ri Sol Ju, Kim's wife, who was also an entertainer and member of the Unhasi Orchestra with Hyon, objected to her continuing high profile.

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Unrelated, but the article also shows some beautiful pics of life in North-Korea by French photographer Eric Lafforgue (beautiful in the artistic sense, that is).

[Coligny]

Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit... DPRK zombievasion... We sooo fucked...

Unrelated, but the article also shows some beautiful pics of life in North-Korea by French photographer Eric Lafforgue (beautiful in the artistic sense, that is).

Maybe you noticed, but we got ourselves a(n extremely dull) socialist president. So asode from swinger wife swapping parties at the Elysee Palace, we are also back to worshipping every commie hellhole on the planet...

[Russell]

Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit... DPRK zombievasion... We sooo fucked...

Unrelated, but the article also shows some beautiful pics of life in North-Korea by French photographer Eric Lafforgue (beautiful in the artistic sense, that is).

Maybe you noticed, but we got ourselves a(n extremely dull) socialist president. So asode from swinger wife swapping parties at the Elysee Palace, we are also back to worshipping every commie hellhole on the planet...

Well, the guy was banned from NK because of his pics, so they were apparently not too much in line with the communist ideals...

[Coligny]

Like with every abusive relationship, it's a bit one sided...

[Russell]

Like with every abusive relationship, it's a bit one sided...

Personal experience?!?

[Coligny]

Like with every abusive relationship, it's a bit one sided...

Personal experience?!?

Yea, just ask your mom if she feels guilty ab00t it...

(Dear god, the bigger the trap, the harder you fall...)

[Russell]

Like with every abusive relationship, it's a bit one sided...

Personal experience?!?

Yea, just ask your mom if she feels guilty ab00t it...

(Dear god, the bigger the trap, the harder you fall...)

Hmm, seems you have a lot of negative comments on other posters' moms...

How do they call this in psychology? Projection?

[Coligny]

More like PTSD i think, but I'm open to cross evaluation.

[Russell]

Kim Jong Un sits up all night, feeling painful

North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency is reporting a "serious" accident this past week at a construction site in Pyongyang, with "casualties" but no death toll mentioned.

The unusual report on Sunday morning said the accident in Phyongchon district occurred on Tuesday "as the construction of an apartment house was not done properly and officials supervised and controlled it in an irresponsible manner".

The report said the rescue operation ended on Saturday and that officials apologised to bereaved families and district residents.

The KCNA report cited one official as saying North Korea's young leader Kim Jong Un "sat up all night, feeling painful after being told about the accident".

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Will the people responsible for making Un feel painful be punished?

[Samurai_Jerk]

China agrees North Korea's nuclear activities a serious threat, says South

South Korea and China agreed on Monday recent nuclear activity by North Korea posed a serious threat to the peace and stability of the region and Pyongyang must not conduct a nuclear test, the South said after a meeting of their top diplomats.

Renewed activity at North Korea's nuclear test site has indicated Pyongyang may be preparing a fourth nuclear test in contravention of U.N. sanctions.

Analysis suggested the North may be close to miniaturizing a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, alarming regional powers that have for two decades tried to rein in Pyongyang's atomic program.

[Coligny]

Next up, china finally agrees: water is wet afterall.

[Russell]

Next up, china finally agrees: water is wet afterall.

Yep, the Vietnamese learned that the hard way...

[Coligny]

This is not going to end well...

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[matsuki]

Soooo.....where is the Vietnamese Navy in all this?

[Russell]

I continue the Vietnam-related discussion here.

[Taro Toporific]

North Korea driving instructions come to Google Maps
northkoreatech.org | 2014/05/28
...The service is available through the web and mobile apps and allows users to calculate travel time by car or foot between points of interest in the Google database. It’s limited to roads that have already been mapped out on the service.
It’s been over a year since Google began adding roads, buildings, railway lines and other data to its map of North Korea. The country had for years appeared as a grey void but that began to change when users were asked to help start building the map....
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[Russell]

And if your Google maps gets confused along the way somewhere in Inaka Best Korea, you can always ask your "guide"...

[yanpa]

"Gulag 16 Road"? Watch out for the Nork KBs.

[Russell]

Hovership holidays: North Korean architects shake up tourism

From hovership holiday homes to high-tech treehouses and pink boudoirs perfect for Lady Penelope, a new exhibition called Utopian Tours shows the brave new world North Korean architects would build if there were no constraints

They also have a bridge to sell...



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