Category Archives: Kim Jong-Il

Remember North Korea’s one-sided losses at the World Cup in June? North Korea played a respectable game in a 2-1 loss to Brazil, but failed badly against Portugal and the Ivory Coast in 7-0 and 3-0 losses, respectively. More points … Continue reading →

At the World Cup, the number one ranked Brazilian soccer team barely beat the lowly North Koreans 2-1. The tight defense of the North Koreans impressed many in the sports world. It was a defeat that many viewed as a … Continue reading →

See the nice suit that North Korean President Kim Jong-il is wearing as he strides alongside Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin? If you want to be stylish, then you had better pick one up at Macy’s or Bloomingdale’s or maybe … Continue reading →

Here is the latest lunacy from North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is making a special effort to stop pirated copies of the movie “2012” from slipping into his country. Kim sees 2012 as a monumental year. It is … Continue reading →

In the U.S., if an economist bungles a corporation or the nation’s finances, that person will either get a retention bonus, a new job offer, write a book or receive a prestigious teaching position at some university. In North Korea, … Continue reading →

North Korea has qualified for its first World Cup appearance since 1966. Odds makers place the North Korean team at 350-1 long shots to win the World Cup. The chances of the average North Korean seeing a televised match are … Continue reading →

Perhaps the North Korean launch of the Taepodong-2 missile was a failure after all. No one knows what the North Koreans originally intended – – fire a multiple staged rocket or launch a satellite into space — until after the launch … Continue reading →

Yesterday was North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and he is getting quite a show. National celebrations paraded throughout the poverty-stricken nation, including the introduction of kimjongilia, a begonia named in his honor. Then there is the rocket show. North … Continue reading →

Increasingly, it appears that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is in control of his country and in relatively good health. The Commander of the US Pacific Command, Admiral Timothy Keating, said, “He’s alive and he remains in control.” The French … Continue reading →

Once again, the North Korean government has released a photo of its leader Kim Jong-Il. Rumors have persisted since last summer that Kim has suffered an incapacitating stroke. Several previous photos that were released were obviously doctored. This one looks more authentic, … Continue reading →