Tag Archives: Korea

Film review: “Parasite”

Posted on 2020-02-24 by Andreas Moser

Usually, I am a few decades late with my film reviews, but this time, I manage to recommend a movie that is still playing in cinemas: Parasite. A cleverly constructed thriller, fast-paced, humorous, but also a social critique. Too much … Continue reading →

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Easily Confused (20) Two Koreas

Posted on 2013-04-03 by Andreas Moser

South Koreans acting in a silly and uncontrolled way: – – – North Koreans acting in a silly but controlled way: – – – Imagining a combination of these two styles makes me afraid of Korean unification.

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North Korea’s Military Strategy

Posted on 2013-03-30 by Andreas Moser

I have studied a great many wars, but I am not aware of an example where the aggressor state revealed its detailed step-by-step strategy in advance. In public. In a colourful video. North Korea has the courtesy to do so and lays … Continue reading →

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Why North Korea is Mourning

Posted on 2012-01-02 by Andreas Moser

The world wondered why North Koreans were weeping, crying, sobbing and mourning the late dictator Kim Jong Il‘s death on 17 December 2011. After all, he had oppressed and starved them for 17 years. See for yourself how North Koreans … Continue reading →

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