The Dear Leader only gave one public speech during his time as ruler of North Korea, and it wasn’t exactly lengthy. In fact, all he said was “Long Live the Heroic Korean Army,” according to journalist Nate Thayer, who was present at the time. It’s kinda like the King’s Speech, but 80% less touching. Gentleman: […]
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YouTube Reacts to Death of Kim Jong Il, as World Mourns Death of Punchline
As Kim Jong Il’s death permeates the public consicouness, expect public displays of exceptional cheesyiness for at least the next month out of North Korea. And public upheaval. Lots of political upheaval. The response of my fellow foreign policy nerds? TAKE TO THE INTERNET, BRETHREN. I am accepting educated guesses (or total guesses) vis a […]
Mekong Korean: Food for Pretending It Is Cold Outside
Mekong Korean Restaurant Sothearos Drive Phnom Penh, Cambodia Korean restaurants are rife in Phnom Penh, and family restaurant Mekong Korean occupies a convenient location in the very center of the city. Dishing up rustic versions of Korean standards such as bi-bim-bap, tofu stew, stir-fried pork with red pepper and chicken stews, the restaurant has an […]