Opaque Lucidity

The Call For Hostages

This post on DRPK Studies gives us a brief, interesting look at how North Korea is handling its diplomats around the world: by holding their children as tacit hostages. The fact that not everyone is playing along tells me that there may be more going on in the Hermit Kingdom than we realize. There were rumors a few weeks ago that Kim Il Jong (The Dear Leader.....hahahahaha) is under house arrest and a hardline military group is running the show. If true, it would explain the sudden urge to have the diplomats' kids at home to ensure no one spills the beans or starts working for the good guys.

The day North Korea collapses will be the beginning of one of the saddest times in recent human history. The misery and suffering being endured by the average North Korean will be seen for the first time as unbelievable in severity and magnitude. Those who called for talks, talks and more talks instead of substantive action will finally look cruel.