My final remark – as to the ongoing demonisation of the DPRK by the “Western” media.
Even before Wesley Clark’s famous “seven countries in five years” comment, on the VERY day as the events of 9-11 were unfolding we have Israel’s ex-Prime Minister (and a chief architect of 9/11) Ehud Barak “conveniently” positioned in the BBC studios calling for pre-emptive strikes against “rogue states – there are five of them – Iran, Iraq, Libya, [one (?Syria) slipped his mind - but wait for it …] North Korea …”
Some say it has to do with who owns (or doesn’t own) the central bank – Iraq and Libya are done, Syria is still hot and they continue to demonise and advocate for war against Iran and the DPRK.
Some miscellaneous links from my dossier to yours …
• Eva Bartlett (yes - that’s the intrepid Eva K Bartlett of Gaza and Syria work)
Eva (https://ingaza.wordpress.com/) started her international investigative journalism in Gaza but (among others) has been courageously instrumental in bringing us the truth about Syria. She recently went to the DPRK to see for herself …
Leon’s interest in DPRK arose out of stumbling across the Moranbong Band and DPRK music in general. As with all rabbit holes, the reality is far from what we are ‘supposed to believe’ in the “controlled” media.
My final remark – as to the ongoing demonisation of the DPRK by the “Western” media.
Even before Wesley Clark’s famous “seven countries in five years” comment, on the VERY day as the events of 9-11 were unfolding we have Israel’s ex-Prime Minister (and a chief architect of 9/11) Ehud Barak “conveniently” positioned in the BBC studios calling for pre-emptive strikes against “rogue states – there are five of them – Iran, Iraq, Libya, [one (?Syria) slipped his mind - but wait for it …] North Korea …”
https://youtu.be/GAueLjdKh1s?t=475
Some say it has to do with who owns (or doesn’t own) the central bank – Iraq and Libya are done, Syria is still hot and they continue to demonise and advocate for war against Iran and the DPRK.
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Great stuff, Julius. Thanks.
Some miscellaneous links from my dossier to yours …
• Eva Bartlett (yes - that’s the intrepid Eva K Bartlett of Gaza and Syria work)
Eva (https://ingaza.wordpress.com/) started her international investigative journalism in Gaza but (among others) has been courageously instrumental in bringing us the truth about Syria. She recently went to the DPRK to see for herself …
• https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2017/09/04/photos-from-a-week-in-the-dprk
Miscellaneous ‘promotional’ material -
• Korean Socialism – Human Rights (ethnic nationalism comes to mind)
https://youtu.be/8Kh58uLFPTM
• 푸옹 Phuong DPRK Daily
The channel “푸옹 Phuong DPRK Daily” is about as authentic as you can get in explaining and promoting the idea of DPRK Juche.
https://www.youtube.com/c/%ED%91%B8%EC%98%B9PhuongDPRKDaily/videos
So much stuff there including this documentary ‘PROPAGANDA’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs9lmzI23hw
and various playlists such as:
• Imperialist Threats, Warmongering and Lies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvJZ1uNx050&list=PLjSOqYsgV4mp8MmSZosAtvcDY1QY1WZZ-&index=3
• DPRK Defectors Exposed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLgRai8ic9s&list=PLjSOqYsgV4mqngroA9mnegOrV6U4fxHqD
Another channel - SONGUN007: See his channel via this introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFg_ixbZ9kY
and finally, a Collector’s Item:
General Kim Il-sung’s radio speech given on 26 June 1950, the day after the war against the US had broken out.
http://www.bannedthought.net/Korea-DPRK/KimIlSung/GoAllOutForVictoryInTheWar-1950.pdf
Here is the Moranbong Band HD playlist – I have so many favourites not possible to list.
The Moranbong Band HD channel has kindly provide English subtitles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCrdiTA0RqI&list=PLna1ry0MkEzJqAPItUDOBmKq5rCQ1D3Fx&index=2
Maybe just a few recommendations after listening to the opening anthem …
• “Sound of horse hooves in Mt Paektu” - #3 (featuring each of the musicians individually)
• Let’s go to Mount Pektu - #4 ( the voices and harmonies !!!)
• Moranbong Band - Glorious and Admirable - #7 (featuring band leader and lead violinist Sonu Hyang-hui; the cellist is Yoo Eun-Jong)
• Moranbong Band (DPRK) - #5 (featuring cellist Yoo Eun-Jong (Song: “I Know Only You”)
• “The General’s Star” - #14 (Piano solo: Kim Yong-mi)
• “Zigeunerweisen” - #12 (Gypsy Airs 1878 by the Spanish composer Pablo de Sarasate)
(Lead violinist Sonu Hyang-hui is truly world class)
• “Csárdás” - #20
• “Soldier’s road” - #34 (featuring Kang Phyong-hui Guitar solo)
• “Without a break” (Tansume) - $73 (I love the guitar work! - Kim Jong-un is an Eric Clapton fan, by the way)
• “Mungyong Pass” - #79
• Let New Year's snow fall - #97
… and did you know that Ri Sol Ju, First Lady of DPRK is a renowned singer?
• Ri Sol Ju: Soldiers' Footprints
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsAUBG1KADM
A teaser from the Moranbong Band – not their usual style or presentation. North Koreans like to learn and study …
• Let’s Study – Moranbong Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukBcC-sK3wQ
Really fun soul food for socialism! Thanks....
Thank you for bringing Felix to our awareness Jeff. This discussion particularly appealed to me.
One of my entries into DPRK awareness came from Leon Allan Davis.
• The Sad Case of Otto Warmbier – Leon Allan Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYfnhFcr4U
and also see his channel for more where he describes the evolution of his own awakening.
Leon gives a very scholarly talk on topics that interest him from time to time
• The Problem of North Korea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_2WUhthVpk
Leon’s interest in DPRK arose out of stumbling across the Moranbong Band and DPRK music in general. As with all rabbit holes, the reality is far from what we are ‘supposed to believe’ in the “controlled” media.
• The Reunification Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6AkGiTPm5M
More items later so that this comment does not become too long …
Great links and info, Julius. Thanks,