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 [...]

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 [...]

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.