Monday, February 3, 2014

NoKoBloPo (North Korean Blog Post)

     In 1945, Soviet troops began to occupy Korea, but withdrew three years later, when they founded the "Democratic" Peoples "Republic" of Korea was founded. Shortly thereafter, the south broke off from the north, prompting a military response from the north. The war is then ended by an armistice agreement in 1953. Over the 60's, the nation began to industrialize. In 1981 both North and South Korea agree to join the United Nations, which, in the eyes of the general people marked a noticeable turning point in the nation's path.
     In 1992, the North Korean government allows members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enter their borders, but refused them access to sites where it was rumored North Korea was testing atomic weaponry. In 1994, Kim Il Sung, leader of North Korea, passed on, but in 1998, he was named as "Eternal President," despite already being dead; at this time, his son's (Kim Jong Il) power is extended to also make him head of state. In December of 2011, Kim Jong Il died, leaving the throne open to his son, Kim Jong Un, who has taken power, and ruled ever since.
     Currently, Kim Jong Un is the leader of the "Glorious Democratic People's Republic of Korea," and he is beloved by his people, despite his youth. There have been floods, and famine in North Korea since 2011, but the supplies we granted them do not seem to be doing much good at the current time, based on the fact that they asked for more supplies in August of 2012.
     Due to the almost cult-like devotion of the people of Korea, I. Do not believe that any kind of regime change will be possible for a long time. And even then, the change will simply be of dictator, and it will, in theory be a long time until there is a change in governmental system. A change in regime is even less likely than a camel passing through the eye of a needle.

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