Security services for my safety, thank you very much
In case you’re wondering what the local FBI looks like…
Monthly Archive: September, 2012
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That’s not all
The American imperialists are constantly on the tail of the North Koreans, spying on them from every angle conceivable. They send these smart self-guided torpedo things (they have a militaristic name that involves notions… Continue reading
France, a North Korean view
As a French passport holder, I had the impression at times that North Koreans feel a sort of “if-we’re-going-to-be-closer-to-someone-out-there-in-the-west-it-could-be-France-kind-of closeness”. Ok, that’s a lot of gouging in a statement, but that’s the only… Continue reading
With my charming interpreter
She works for the Army and she is the French translator. She met us at the USS Pueblo, and 2 days later, at the Museum of War. She is charming and has the… Continue reading
Dark and Darker
But, Ha! we’ve arrived at the USS Pueblo. 1968, off the coast of North Korea. A US spy-ship disguised as an oceanic research vessel glides into North Korean waters. It is quickly intercepted.… Continue reading
The Palace
This day is auspicious even if it is gray. This is Sunday, and like all other Fridays and Sundays, Kumsusan Memorial Palace is open for Korean and tourists to pay respect to Kim… Continue reading
Anyone can come
to Kumsusan Memorial, but of course, most of those who do go are Party members (Workers’ Party, that is). Notice the red pin on the lapels. It is the Party’s pin, not to… Continue reading
Back in Business!!!
Dear friends, Hagaloo has been down for so long that I’m sure many of you were surprised by the email on the vestiges of Christianity in Ephesus. It’s been two months since the… Continue reading
Back in business!!!
Dear friends, Hagaloo has been down for so long that I’m sure many of you were surprised by the email on the vestiges of Christianity in Ephesus. It’s been two months since the… Continue reading
The beautiful ladies of Sakya
And then we see these beautifully dressed ladies, ready to board a truck to Shigatse to make a few purchases. They are wearing their traditional silver belt buckle and all their jewelry. This… Continue reading