East Asia

North Korea News Today

Movement of New Generation of North Korean Missiles Concerns Analysts

American intelligence agencies discovered North Korea (DPRK) is currently in the process of transferring many mobile missile launching pads to different locations across the country, many of which are capable of launching a new generation of mobile missile, the North Korean KN–08. The reports suggest that North Korea’s missile capabilities are advancing at a more rapid pace […]

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North Korea News Today

Department Store Shopping in North Korea: Propaganda Video Gives Viewers a Glimpse of the High Life in the DPRK Capital Pyongyang (평양)

Stories about North Korea often focus on the hardships endured by its people. Whether it is from famine or persecution, deprivation or political oppression, rarely does a bright light shine out of North Korea. This is perhaps because what few bright lights there are in North Korea mainly glow in Pyongyang (평양), where it seems most, if any, perks to […]

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News

United States and Japan to Review Security Agreement Amid Tensions with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Over the Senkaku(尖閣諸島)/Diaoyu( 釣魚台列嶼) Islands

The United States and Japan will be conducting a thorough review of their joint security arrangements after the election of Shinzo Abe returned the US-friendly Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (自由民主党) to power in Tokyo. Amid worsening tensions with China over the Senkaku Islands(尖閣諸島)/Diaoyu Islands (釣魚台列嶼), and the spectre of a nuclear North Korea capable of […]

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J Pop Music (Japanese Pop)
Music

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), PONPONPON

When someone says that J-Pop is an acquired taste they are likely thinking of artists like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Undoubtedly bizarre, PONPONPON is nonetheless mindless and catchy. The accompanying music video mixes the absurd with the surreal and is almost a piece of art by itself. It isn’t for everyone but if you’d like to take […]

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The Spectre of Juche: Is North Korea Capable of True Reform?

As his first year as Supreme Leader concludes, analysts have an overall mixed reaction to Kim Jong-un’s style of leadership. Promises of economic reform, innovations in propaganda that has made it more outward facing in nature, and the introduction of a first family with his marriage to Ri Sol-ju are just three of the highlights of the newest Kim’s first year. While the […]

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MMO Video Games (Massively Multiplayer Online)
Video Games

New ArcheAge Beta Gameplay Video Ahead of Korean Release

ArcheAge drops this week in the Republic of Korea (RoK). To generate excitement for XLGAMES‘ newest sandbox massively multiplayer online game, here is some video showing off ArcheAge‘s gameplay and crafting systems. No word yet on a North American release but dreams do occasionally come true! [Massively]

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North Korea News Today

United Nations (UN) Urges Probes of Human Rights Abuses in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)

A report recently released by Navi Pillay, the United Nation’s chief human rights official, claims more than 200,000 people are incarcerated in political prison camps (kwan-li-so) in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The kwan-li-so are places where torture, rape and slave labour are common. It is believed that the scale of the crimes committed in North Korea amount to crimes against humanity. Because of […]

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Food

Matcha Roll Cake (Swiss Roll) 抹茶ロールケーキ

The always cheerful and delightful Cooking with Dog shows you how to make a delicious and beautiful Macha Roll Cake (抹茶ロールケーキ), a light desert sure to please that special someone this coming Valentine’s Day. You will need: (26x36cm/10¼x14¼  inch sheet) 4 Egg Whites 40g Sugar (1.4 oz) 4 Egg Yolks 40g Sugar (1.4 oz) 40g […]

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