For years I’m made it a habit to stop by the (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) site. Sometimes I visit because of news events, usually it’s just to get some amusement at how bad North Korean propaganda is. For instance, from yesterday, we have this gem of a report.:
Pyongyang, June 23 (KCNA) — Leading artistes of the State Academic
Moiseyev Dance Company of Russia on a visit to the DPRK were deeply
impressed to tour various revolutionary battle sites and revolutionary
sites in the area of Mt. Paektu, holy place of the revolution. Director
Elena Scherbakova, head of the dance company, said …
Standing on the peak of Mt. Paektu, I was convinced that Kim Jong Il’s
grit and pluck are just the same as the majestic appearance of Mt.
Paektu. The solemn and splendid appearance of Mt. Paektu is reminiscent
of his spirit.
Now Dean Ismay informs me that Kim Jong Il, upset at his portrayal as a ‘ronery’ maniac in Team America, commissioned a South Korean company to come up with a response. The result is a must-see music video, available from Dean’s World.
Watch the video. It is the absolute funniest thing I’ve seen in weeks - and it’s surprisingly catchy too. If this was DPRK-commissioned, I fear that the North’s propaganda machine has taken an astounding leap forward.
Kim Jong-il has actually given me an earworm. F**kin’ USA!
(UPDATE: 19:46: Bill at INDC Journal notes in Dean’s comment section that the video pre-dates Team America. In that case, I suggest the Dear Leader sue Parker and Stone for appropriating his idea. I still have the earworm though.)
June 24th, 2005 at 7:21 pm
“Leading artistes of the State Academic Moiseyev Dance Company of Russia on a visit to the DPRK were deeply f*cking bored and barely able to conceal their need for a drink to tour various revolutionary battle sites and revolutionary sites in the area of Mt. Paektu, holy place of the revolution.”
June 24th, 2005 at 7:28 pm
Incidentally, I had a good up-close gawp at some actual North Koreans on Tuesday, and none of them were singing that song at the time. Maybe it’s still making its way up the DPRK hit parade.
June 25th, 2005 at 10:02 am
A Dear Leader Video Break
Dean Ismay (via asiapundit because I can’t seem to link to Dean’s blog anymore) has a link to a Japanese-language anti-American music video from North Korea, F**ckin’ USA. I saw about a third, and then foolishly tried to download…
June 25th, 2005 at 1:43 pm
A Dear Leader Video Break
Dean Ismay (via asiapundit) has a link to a Japanese-language anti-American music video from North Korea, F**ckin’ USA. I saw about a third, and then foolishly tried to download it again without waiting for the buffering. It’s hardly state…
June 25th, 2005 at 1:44 pm
A Dear Leader Video Break
Dean Ismay (via asiapundit) has a link to a Japanese-language anti-American music video from North Korea, F**ckin’ USA. It’s hardly state-of-the-art, but it’s cute, in a punkish sort of way. Actually, after another complete look, and…
June 25th, 2005 at 3:51 pm
The video is obviously South Korean not North Korean. Think about these lines :
You stole the Olympic Gold from us.
Yankee go home.