North Korean produces Smartphone, but it does not provide internet service.

North Korean produces Smartphone, but it does not provide internet service.
If you buy Smartphone in North Korea, you can not get access to Internet service.
Why do they disconnect Internet service?
I think North Korean regime is afraid of the possibility that North Korean people use Internet service to know more about the outside the world.
If North Korean people use Internet service, then they will know how miserable their lives are.

http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20170730000818234

Essay contest for Korean High school students about the unification of Korea.

Essay contest for Korean High school students about the unification of Korea.
Even though qualification to participate in the contest is limited within High school students from Kyungnam province, Kyungbuk province, Busan City, Daegu City, and Ulsan City, it is a good idea to encourage more high school student to think over the unification of Korea.

http://www.knnews.co.kr/news/articleView.php?idxno=1211713

The quality of water in North Korea is not so good as to drink.

The quality of water in North Korea is not so good as to drink.
I think clean water is necessary for the good health of North Korean people.
If they drink contaminated water, many of them might get sick.
North Korean regime should spend more money for the safety and sanitation of their people rather than developing nuclear weapons.

http://www.rfa.org/korean/weekly_program/environment/environmentnow-07202017094305.html

George Bush Institute provides 15,000 dollars for former North Korean refugees who intent to purse an educational programs in America.

George Bush Institute provides 15,000 dollars for former North Korean refugees who intent to purse an educational programs in America. Grace Jo, Vice-president of NKinUSA received scholarship from George Bush Institute.

https://www.voakorea.com/a/3960376.html

George Bush Institute provided 15,000 dollars to 8 former North Korean refugees to encourage their education in America.
Applicants must be from North Korea and presently permanent residents of the United States or citizenship.
If you are from North Korea and interested in receiving scholarship from George Bush Institute, please visit the following website.

https://cftexas.academicworks.com/opportunities/1196

North Koreans also use Gmail and Facebook.

North Koreans also use Gmail and Facebook.
Who are they?
Most of them are high rank officials in North Korea, because internet access is not allowed to ordinary persons in North Korea.

http://www.huffingtonpost.kr/2017/07/27/story_n_17595818.html

8 of 10 Americans consider North Korea as a threat to America.

8 of 10 Americans consider North Korea as a threat to America.
This means American people are afraid of North Korea?
No way!
I think this does not mean Americans are afraid of North Korean regime, but Americans want North Korea disappear for the sake of the peace in the world.

https://www.voakorea.com/a/3949133.html

USA requested Myanmar(Burma) to disconnect relationship with North Korea

USA requested Myanmar(Burma) to disconnect relationship with North Korea in order to cut international trade between Myanmar and North Korea, because all the incomes from the international trade has been used to develop nuclear weapons or to keep their regime.
I hope North Korea will be more isolated if they insist to develop nuclear weapons to threat peace in Asia.

http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3520547&ref=D

The average annual income of North Korean people is 1,460,000 Korean Won. It is almost equal to 1300 US dollars.

The average annual income of North Korean people is 1,460,000 Korean Won. It is almost equal to 1300 US dollars.
I think North Korea is one of the poorest countries in the world.
I wonder how they could develop unclear weapons even though their people are suffering from hunger and poverty.

http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/803777.html

Incheon City opens an education program about the unification of Korea for high school students.

Incheon City opens an education program about the unification of Korea for high school students.
Incheon City is very close to Seoul, the capital of Korea.
If I were in Korea, I would love to participate in the program.

http://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=326375

USA bans Americans' tour to North Korea.

USA bans Americans' tour to North Korea.
The tragic death of Otto Warmbier has a great influence on the decision of USA to ban Americans to travel to North Korea.
I think it is a good piece of news because North Korean regime has to be responsible for the sad death of Otto Warmbier.

http://v.media.daum.net/v/20170722101404475?f=o

South Korea will donate 6 million dollars for North Korea to conduct a nationwide survey for population and houses.

South Korea will donate 6 million dollars for North Korea to conduct a nationwide survey for population and houses.
I think it will be a very useful data for South Korea to know more about North Korea and to prepare for the unification of Korea.

http://www.kukinews.com/news/article.html?no=469183

54 percentage of North Korean people are suffering from starvation.

54 percentage of North Korean people are suffering from starvation.
North Korea is lack in foods.

http://mbn.mk.co.kr/pages/news/newsView.php?category=mbn00009&news_seq_no=3283949

Even though North Korea hides missiles under the ground, America can destroy them.

Kim Jong Un visits military camps under the ground to hide missiles.
Even though North Korea hides missiles under the ground, America can destroy them.
Does North Korean regime know the fact?

http://news.naver.com/main/hotissue/read.nhn?mid=hot&sid1=100&cid=1049580&iid=49427405&oid=001&aid=0009408609&ptype=052

China can not control North Korea by oil supply.

Even though China stops providing oil to North Korea, North Korea will be in jeopardy, but they will find another way to solve the energy crisis.
China can not control North Korea by oil supply.

http://www.rfa.org/korean/in_focus/food_international_org/oilexport-07142017103559.html

More and more North Korean people are dying hunger.

More and more North Korean people are dying hunger while North Korean regime is developing nuclear weapons.
I wonder why Kim Jong Un believes nuclear missiles can protect his regime.

http://www.rfa.org/korean/in_focus/food_international_org/foodcrisis-07072017101344.html

French government requests French people not to travel to North Korea, because it is not safe for them.

French government requests French people not to travel to North Korea, because it is not safe for them.
North Korean regime sometimes keeps travelers as hostages.

https://www.voakorea.com/a/3933066.html

President Trump requested Xi Jinping to do something for North Korea to stop shooting long-range missiles and developing nuclear weapons.

President Trump requested Xi Jinping to do something for North Korea to stop shooting long-range missiles and developing nuclear weapons.

China considers North Korea as brothers.
I do not think Xi Jinping changes the close relations with North Korea.

http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=3512472&ref=D

Secretary general of UN supports President Moon's idea of communication between South Korea and North Korea.

Secretary general of UN supports President Moon's idea of communication between South Korea and North Korea.

http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_201707090003379723

Children of High ranking officials in North Korea avoid joining the military service.

Children of High ranking officials in North Korea avoid joining the military service.
I think they are lack in patriotism.

http://www.rfa.org/korean/in_focus/nk_nuclear_talks/militaryservice-06302017104523.html

North Korean video booths sell American animations for North Korean kids.

North Korean video booths sell American animations for North Korean kids.
Even though those videos are illegal copies, it is a good way to introduce western cultures naturally to North Korean kids.

http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/culture/2017/07/08/0901000000AKR20170708021700014.HTML?template=7722

Top five jobs that will improve after the unification of Korean Peninsula.

Top five jobs that will improve after the unification of Korean Peninsula.

1. Tourism business and tour program organizer
2. Specialist in culture unification between South Korea and North Korea
3. Geologist
4. Environment consultant
5. Distribution business

http://blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=dschoi4080&logNo=220518494214

President Moon of South Korea said that it is wrong for Kim Jong Un to believes nuclear weapons can protect North Korea.

President Moon of South Korea said that it is wrong for Kim Jong Un to believes nuclear weapons can protect North Korea.
Kim Jong Un must sit at the table to discuss about the peace in Korean Peninsula.

http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=JF21&newsid=01705606615990256&DCD=A00602&OutLnkChk=Y

NKinUSA welcomes interns who are interested in helping North Korean refugees and human rights of North Koreans.

NKinUSA welcomes interns who are interested in helping North Korean refugees and human rights of North Koreans.
Bong Ha Lee and Kyu Ri Park joined the internship program organized by NKinUSA.
You can have an opportunity to learn more about North Korean refugees.

https://www.nkinusa.org/updates/2017/06/introducing-nkinusas-summer-interns/

BongHa Lee is a college student of New York University. He is majoring in Global Liberal Studies concentrating in politics, Rights, and Development.
His main interest is international law, conflict resolution, diplomacy, international security, human rights, and justice.
He is interested in the areas of the refugee crisis, poverty, cyber rights in North Korea.

KyuRi Park is a college student of Yonsei Univeristy, Seoul, Korea.
She is studying international affairs and English literature.
She is interested in issues related to North Korea for both geopolitical as well as humanitarian reasons.
She is translating the website and keeping tracks of various events related with North Korea.

If you are interested in the internship program, please do not hesitate to contact NkINSA (www.nkinusa.org)

Grace Jo, Vice-president of NKiNUSA had an interview with John Carney Show.

Grace Jo, Vice-president of NKiNUSA had an interview with John Carney Show.

https://www.nkinusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/The-John-Carney-Show-Interview-with-Grace-Jo-June-21-2017.mp3