Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Ten Things You Might Not Know About North Korea-- Part 2

4.  North Korea, despite a horrible record on many issues, has an excellent LITERACY RATE.  The CIA Factbook lists it at 99%.  But, what's available to read?

5.  Nortth Korea announced the construction of what was to be the WORLD'S TALLEST HOTEL, but the 105-story Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang has taken 25-years and two in Dubai have surpassed it.  It is expected to open this year, maybe.  Esquire magazine has called it "the worst building in the history of mankind."

6.  Many things are bleak in the country, but North Korea has GOLF.  But only one course and a golf pro there claims that Kim Jong II once shot five holes-in-one during a single round.  He was REALLY  that good.  It's nice to be king, ruler or whatever.

7.  Despite being part of "The Axis of Evil", North Korea does accept American TOURISTS.  But, the US State Department warns that it is a criminal act to show disrespect to the former or current leaders and that unauthorized picture-taking or talking to locals can be considered espionage.

Fore!!!  Rats, Went in the Hole On First Swing Again.  --Dacoot

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