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Infiltrating North Korea Part 18: A Tale of Two Cities, Pyongyang vs. Seoul {Gadling}
Dec 23rd 2007 3:37PM I've really enjoyed this series. Thank you for shedding light on this enigmatic part of our world.
Infiltrating North Korea Part 15: More song and dance, and a conundrum about chocolate {Gadling}
Dec 20th 2007 12:38PM I admire your sensitivity to this situation. You say that no one would have been carted off to the gulag for accepting the chocolate, but that's not too far off base. Unfortunately, the human rights situation in North Korea is getting worse every day, especially as its sole ally (China) prepares for the world's scrutiny.
Infiltrating North Korea Part 9: Worshiping at the Altar of Kim {Gadling}
Dec 14th 2007 11:59AM I can certainly understand your revulsion at bowing to the statue, but weren't you concerned that you were putting your guide in danger? He doesn't have the luxury of acting as freely of his own will as you do.
