Stories about North Korea from October, 2010
South Korea: North Korean Defector's Struggling Life In Big Cities
A North Korean defector's life in South Korea is tough. Even after hundreds hours of study in Hanawon, the state-run resettlement facility, the defector's first encounter with the real world outside North is full of bewilderment and frustration. Korea’s Joongang took a snapshot of a defector's daily life.
North Korea: North Korea's Alledged Flicker Account
The world's most reclusive states, North Korea is believed to have open a Flicker account and uploaded 26 photos of the regime's propaganda events, Yonhap reported on North Korea's alledged Flicker account [ko]. The fact has not been confirmed yet by the government or other media outlets.
South Korea:Senior N.Korean Defector Hwang Jang-yop Died of Natural Causes
Senior North Korean defector, Hwang Jang-yop died at his home in Seoul yesterday. Police confirmed that he died of natural causes. Many Korean mourners visited his alter to pay their respects. South Korea's Chosun gave an extensive reporton Hwang's life.
Should China continue to support North Korea's Kim dynasty?
North Korea’s next leader Kim Jong-un, the youngest son of ailing Kim Jong-il, made a high-profile public appearance at a gala anniversary celebration in Pyongyang on Saturday. North Korea’s top ally, China, is sending a heavyweight delegation that will stay in North Korea from Saturday to Monday. According to state...
