BREMMER ON KOREA: 'This Is A Very Dangerous Time'
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il adds a new, unexpected challenge to the global economy as 2011 comes to a close. "This is a very dangerous time," says Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia...
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Korean Stocks Rally After Yesterday's Dive
Korean stocks are rebounding after last night's death of Kim Jong-Il spurred a steep sell-off. Korea's Kospi is up 0.9%. North Korea's economy is largely isolated from the rest of the world. But...
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Yes, There's A North Korean Bond Market, And People Actually Trade In It
Before you actually trade North Korean bonds, you should realize that doing so would be boosting the liquidity in a bond market that is used to finance a regime that oppresses its people. For more on...
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Stunning Pictures Contrasting North And South Korea
With the passing of Kim Jong Il, North Korea prepares for a major leadership transition and potentially a new path. What will the future North Korea look like? How might it change? Where could we look...
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North Korean State News: Jimmy Carter Expressed Condolences On The Death Of...
The Korean Central News Agency, an official arm of the North Korean government, said in a statement today that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sent a message of condolences on the death of the...
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North Korea Analysts See This Man Emerging As A Behind The Scenes Powerbroker
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday aired footage showing the uncle and key patron of anointed heir Kim Jong Un wearing a military uniform with a general's insignia — a strong sign...
View ArticleMARK MOBIUS: Maybe We Should Be More Optimistic About North Korea
The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il on December 17, 2011, escalated the uncertainty surrounding the regime change in Korea, which was preparing for a leadership transition in 2012. Very...
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CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: Featuring Christmas 2011
During this slow holiday week, we have new cartoons that are all about a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. There is also colorful commentary on Putin's reign in Russia and Bashar al-Assad's in...
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A Brief And Fascinating Guide To North Korea's Economy
North Korea's economic practice of self reliance has resulted in one of the world's most isolated economies with minimized trade relations and discouraged foreign investment. As North Koreans took...
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Here's North Korea's Official Newspaper—Online For The First Time
North Korea has just started publishing its official newspaper, Rodong Sinmum, online. Like everything about North Korea, it's weirdly compelling: You don't know whether to be delighted, saddened or...
View ArticleKim Jong Un Acts Presidential, Visits A School
The supreme leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un made an official visit to a military school to congratulate the students and teachers on the lunar New Year. The young leader acted very presidential –...
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There's An Unsubstantiated Rumor Going Around That Kim Jong Un Is Dead
Kim Jong Un might be dead. Or he might be on the run. Or there's a coup to remove him from power. It could have been an assassination. Or it could be nothing. Nobody's really sure what's going on...
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Twitter Reacts To Kim Jong Un Rumors
No word out yet on whether the rumors are true about the death of Kim Jong Un. Meanwhile, Twitter is still buzzing about North Korea's leader, and it's not all sympathy and concern. As The Atlantic...
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REPORT: North Korea May Finally Be Ready To Discuss Capitalism
North Korea could finally be considering capitalist methods to combat its long-running economic crisis, if reports by a major Japanese newspaper are to be believed. Kim Jong Un allegedly urged...
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A Peek Inside The Mind Of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
Last week Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s new leader, made a subtle yet clear allusion to possible economic reform in his speech at his grandfather’s centenary birth celebrations, telling the crowd that...
View ArticleWATCH: This Is The North Korean Theme Park Kim Jong Un Called 'Pathetic'
Kim Jong Un recently took a trip to a North Korean theme park, Mangyongdae Funfair, The Telegraph reports, and in comments broadcast on state television, the young ruler offered an unusually damning...
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EXCLUSIVE: Stunning New Pictures From Inside North Korea
In September of last year, graphic artist Eric Testroete and his girlfriend spent nine days as tourists in North Korea. They went back in February for Kim Jong Il's birthday. Testroete said he was...
View ArticleWATCH: Mickey Mouse Makes An Unauthorized Appearance In A North Korean State...
A North Korean state concert for new leader Kim Jong Un had unusual guests this weekend — Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The AP reports that performers dressed as Disney characters — also including Winnie...
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Everyone Wants To Know Who This Woman Seen With North Korean Leader Kim Jong...
Following this weekend's somewhat bizarre Disney-themed North Korean event, everyone was left with one question — who was the young woman who seemed to be seated so close to young leader Kim Jong Un?...
View ArticleThe Woman Thought To Be Kim Jong Un's New Wife Is Famous For Singing A Song...
Rumors are still swirling about the identity of the mystery woman seen with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the weekend. His wife? His sister? His secretary? Perhaps the most complete theory so far...
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