- "Revenge-Vowing Meetings Held" (Revenge is vowed against "US Imperialists" in particular.)
- The claim that DPRK scientists have "developed a new material for removing exhaust fumes from automobiles."
- The condemnation of "Hillary's Brigandish Sophism."
- The "flailing" of South Korea's decision to send troops to Afghanistan. South Korea is apparently ruled by the "Lee Myung Bak group of traitors," which "is pushing South Korea into an uncontrollable abyss of sufferings and uneasiness."
- And, of course, the veneration of Kim Jong Il's 46 years of "work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea," through "meetings, seminars, round-table talks, film shows and other events." Kim Jong Il has "strengthened the WPK into an invincible party," and the film "Boundless Honor and Happiness of the Nation" was exhibited in his honor.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
SO RONERY, SO RONERY: If you're like me, you've been eagerly awaiting the Korean Central News Agency's coverage of the PRK soccer team's heroic efforts to implement the Juche Ideal and Songun Politics in the game of futbol, but somehow, they are silent. Important stories being covered today? (All quotes are verbatim.)
I love me the KCNA newsfeed.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds serious: "If the U.S. imperialists intrude into the DPRK even an inch, all the servicepersons and people will mercilessly wipe out the aggressors to give vent to the long-pent up grudge and accomplish the sacred cause of national reunification at all costs, they stressed."
ReplyDeleteSorry, they couldn't interrupt the hugely popular "Let's Trim Our Hair In Accordance With Socialist Lifestyle!" to cover the game.
ReplyDeleteIt's the "they stressed" that really makes that point.
ReplyDeleteI did hear that DPRK were broadcasting the game against Portugal live to the people, which is unfortunate what with the 7-0 loss and all.
ReplyDeleteThey would have been better off showing the first match which was only a 1-0 loss, although who's to say how it was all edited for viewing. I'm sure The Onion article was not far off...
How could you not mention their reported invention of the incinerator:
ReplyDelete"Besides, they have invented a new device to destroy by fire such wastes from hospitals as contaminated injector and bandage with locally available materials."