The Vice Guide to North Korea

[Hemi-Cuda]

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quite surreal to see a modern society that's completely cutoff from the rest of the world. it really is like going into a time machine back to the 1950's Soviet Union

[Playfair]

I have seen that before, it is an awesome documentary. It is such a strange situation. The good news is that when NK tried to devalue the currency the people stood up to Kim Jung Il. Hopefully that means that changes are coming.

[CaptainCrunch]

Yup changes are coming, Kim Jung Il will die and his son Kim Jung-un will take his place.

If North Korean's think their lives are bad just wait until his 25 year old son takes over

http://www.acus.org/new_atlanticist/...uccessor-named

At first glance, testimony from Kim's former sushi chef Kenji Fujimoto portrays Jong-un to be a lot like his father:

As a boy, Jong-un drove a Mercedes Benz with specially adapted pedals and seat around the grounds of Kim Jong-il’s home. He liked Chinese food and sushi, especially squid and the finest cuts of tuna. He used to smoke Mr. Fujimoto’s menthol cigarettes.
“If power is to be handed over then Jong-un is the best for it,” Mr. Fujimoto said. “He has superb physical gifts, is a big drinker and never admits defeat.”

The NK army has already sworn loyalty to the next leader of North Korea. He's already been given the name "Brilliant Comrade"

[pylon]

That was cool, thanks OP.

You have to admit that took huge balls. I can't believe how much footage they were actually able to take and get away with it.

[HOZ]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

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quite surreal to see a modern society that's completely cutoff from the rest of the world. it really is like going into a time machine back to the 1950's Soviet Union

It is a cult. A nationwide cult. Plain and simple

BTW* They have quite a few mistakes. Freedom bridge which you see first before they go to Panmunjeom (not check point charlie...thats Germany) is a full 4 km behind the boarder. Total tourist trap.

The huge flag pole you see later is actually the world's largest flag pole. Bit of a Dick measuring contest between the N and S.

Did you notice how small the soldiers were?

[HOZ]

After seeing all that.... I have this to say....

YOOS Busting my barrs Hans Brix!

[HOZ]

The karaoke was really ....reallly fked

#2 and........the guy is my hero.....the last 30 second waving at people and getting them to wave back. Awesome!

Onto #3

[dissentowner]

All I know is that girl near the end of part 1 where the guy was playing pool with her was damn cute, should have took that one home with him.

[HOZ]

And we have Jimmy.....go figure. What a wanker.

[HOZ]

The school was truly the saddest. Wonder what happens when they are NOT "performing"

Very sad.

BUT

BUT

the last Karaoke song....GOLDEN!!

[Thor]

Oh man HOZ check out the Liberia one, talk about shocking stuff.

[jar_e]

Thanks for the links...interesting viewing.

[Hammertime]

The documentaries are really eye opening.
The website/design is horrible though, i gave up trying to view the Liberia clips in order, and still not able to find 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8.

[Pinner]

Get on to any part of that series and scroll down

OK my bad, I can't find either.

[RougeUnderoos]

What a creepy place.

It's sad to think that those people are born into and die under such a crazy regime and probably go their whole lives not knowing what is being kept from them and why.

Anyway, I heard on the radio this morning that VBS and CNN are getting together. Some of those VBS docs (including the NK one) will be going up on CNN.com, and they might work together on future projects. Quite a coup for them. CNN gets something like 16 million unique visitors a month while VBS does, well, not.

[FurnaceFace]

Originally Posted by HOZ

Did you notice how small the soldiers were?

I remember seeing a different documentary and they said South Korea will select the tallest, most athletic looking soldiers for the border to make it seem like South Koreans are bigger.

In that same documentary, in the conference room or whatever on the border, they were passing information on regarding I believe a dead North Korean to the North Korea officers. When opening the door one soldier would reach out to unlock the door and pass the document through while another soldier held onto him. They were worried the North Koreans might grab the soldier.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

I remember seeing a different documentary and they said South Korea will select the tallest, most athletic looking soldiers for the border to make it seem like South Koreans are bigger.

As true as that is, I remember reading a study that on average South Korean soldiers were about 2 inches taller and 20 pounds heavier then the equivalent NK solider. Even though the army is by NK standards very well fed their diet leaves a lot to be desired.

Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

In that same documentary, in the conference room or whatever on the border, they were passing information on regarding I believe a dead North Korean to the North Korea officers. When opening the door one soldier would reach out to unlock the door and pass the document through while another soldier held onto him. They were worried the North Koreans might grab the soldier.

Just like you don't want to stick your head up when your working the DMZ, some North Korean sniper might blow your head completely off.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Hammertime

The documentaries are really eye opening.
The website/design is horrible though, i gave up trying to view the Liberia clips in order, and still not able to find 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8.

here you go:

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel

lists all the episodes they've done. the Liberia series is brand new though, and the 5th part just came out

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Originally Posted by Hammertime

The documentaries are really eye opening.
The website/design is horrible though, i gave up trying to view the Liberia clips in order, and still not able to find 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8.

Just change the number in the URL?

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Yup changes are coming, Kim Jung Il will die and his son Kim Jung-un will take his place.

If North Korean's think their lives are bad just wait until his 25 year old son takes over

http://www.acus.org/new_atlanticist/...uccessor-named



The NK army has already sworn loyalty to the next leader of North Korea. He's already been given the name "Brilliant Comrade"

I've also heard that the latest revaluing of the North Korean currency was his brilliant idea