From the presidential website: My beloved fellow Koreans, overseas compatriots, The hope-filled New Year 2023 has dawned. I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Last year, we faced difficulties at home and abroad amid uncertainty in a complex global economic crisis, but we were able to overcome those challenges thanks to our people’s hard work … [Read More]
Category: 2022 year-end posts
Report on 6th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of 8th WPK Central Committee
Sourced from Rodong Sinmun: Jan. 1, Juche 112 (2023): The vigorous development of the sacred Korean revolution pioneered and advancing with the most just mission and far-reaching ideal is firmly guaranteed by the wise guidance of the Workers’ Party of Korea which sets forth scientific path and clear practical strategy at each period and at … [Read More]
A look back at our 2022 reading diary
It was a busy year outside of my Korean interests, with the result that I didn’t read as much as I would like. And of the titles that I did read, I haven’t had a chance yet formally to write up my thoughts – though there are several half-written reviews which may eventually see the … [Read More]
Season’s Greetings to all our readers
A new President, a new King, three Prime Ministers, war in Europe, the cost of necessities going through the roof… yet somehow this year has felt like a return to more normal times as Covid becomes just another sickness that we can encounter in our daily lives rather than something to be feared. This year … [Read More]
A Hallyu Christmas Tree at the V+A
If you’re in town over the Christmas period, be sure to visit the V&A. For a number of years they’ve had the tradition of commissioning a designer to create a new work inspired by a traditional Christmas tree. The work is then installed in their impressive front entrance hall on Cromwell Road during the period … [Read More]