On My Way To Korea

Well, they finally did it.  The above is my second ‘ode’ to the ‘great leader’ in all his rocket glory.

North Korea announced that it would eventually launch a satellite into orbit, although it is believed this launch was going to be a test for a ballistic missile system.  Apparently the missile didn’t go into orbit after crashing into the Pacific Ocean.  According to the Korea Times, the North Korean government announced to it’s citizens that the launch was a complete success and that the satellite was orbiting and sending out signals.  Um, that might be hard to do from the bottom of the ocean … yet again I am baffled at how closed of a system the hermit kingdom is.

For more articles, check out the JoongAng Daily or the Digital Chosunilbo.

I don’t mean to sound callous, but what did they expect?  I don’t think the U.S. can do much to protect them, it’s not like North Korea kidnapped them or anything.  I really have to wonder what was going through their minds.

You can read about what the U.S. and South Korea are doing about it over at JoongAng.

Source: JoongAng Daily

The picture above pretty much speaks for itself.  Korean exports are hurting right now.  This is the biggest drop, 32.8%, over one year since statistics started being compiled in 1980.  As a heavily export dependant nation, Korea needs to find a solution fast.