Choosing To Believe
Many North Koreans believe the stories about their leaders – that Kim Il Sung was solely responsible for saving them from the Japanese (the American bombings had nothing to do with it) and that miracles such as a double rainbow …
We Like Lists Because We Don’t Want To Die
I knew there must be a reason I’m obsessed with making lists. In an interview with Umberto Eco from 2009, he talks about lists and their place in history: Eco: The list is the origin of culture. It’s part of …
Let Us Learn Korean
I purchased a Korean phrase book in North Korea. As most travel phrase books do, it starts with basic greetings. Then it starts to cater to more important concerns for your average tourist visiting North Korea. With all of these …