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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its 'Archenemy' – We Care Because?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:30:56 +0000

Sometimes—like when they call themselves "space conquerors" after launching a satellite that broke almost immediately and tumbled out of orbit—it can be hard to take North Korea seriously. Other times—like when they threaten another test of their nuclear program at a highly delicate time for their neighbors, politically—it seems wiser to keep a close eye on them.

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North Korean Archaeologists Discover Unicorn Lair

Andrew Kirk — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:47:09 +0000

According to Japanese media, workers with the History Institute of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced they have "reconfirmed" the location of a unicorn lair.

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Not Mourning Enough? In North Korea You Go to Jail

John McKay — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:00:06 +0000

Move over Michael Jackson fans. You have nothing on the North Koreans when it comes to mourning the passing of a famous figure.

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North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:45:05 +0000

North Korea found itself front and center in the international community when it launched a long-range missile Friday morning, local time.

Despite the country’s reported efforts, officials in the US claim the launch failed because the rocket broke before leaving the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Golf Course Surrounded By Land Mines?-National Golf Day

John McKay — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:18:50 +0000

Tuesday is National Golf Day, and while we have numerous challenging courses in the Mid-Columbia, try THIS one on for size.

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North Korea (?!) Launches A Cruise Ship

John McKay — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00:13 +0000

Imagine the drinks with umbrellas, white sandy beaches, watching the sunset on the horizon. Not images you would associate with North Korea.

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5 Hilarious Examples of Kim Jong Il as a Pop Culture Icon [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:14 +0000

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il may be dead from a heart attack at 69-years-old, but his certifiable status as a pop culture punchline lives on.

The notoriously brutal dictator has often been the butt of jokes in movies and TV shows, including ‘Team America,’ ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘The Simpsons,’ just to name a few. We’ve gathered five of the funniest examples of Kim’s bizarre status as a pop culture icon below.

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dies at Age 69 [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:30:11 +0000

Kim Jong Il, the eccentric leader of North Korea since 1994, has died at the age of 69.

North Korea’s state-run KCNA news agency reported that after “great mental and physical strain,” he passed away of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while on a train during a “field guidance tour.”

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