Message from ppeterson

[Anonymous]

I too found it somewhat enlightening that South Korea views North Korea as pitiful in opposition to the horrific view that is typically used to describe the country. Looking at things from that perspective changes the vibe that I now feel as I think of North Korea. They are portrayed in "outside" society as an evil entity that chooses to be evil that chooses to persecute and oppress its people because that power and control is more important than the happiness and well being of the subjects it governs. But the background behind how the country of Korea came to be split in the first place in never taught or discussed. Yet, knowing this background is essential in truly understanding the dynamics of what is going on in North Korea.
I’m also very interested in knowing, or better yet, seeing how the regime will change when the new dictator comes into power. Do the people want change? Or they content with things being the way they are? Could there be an uprising? Will outside forces see this as an opportunity to step in in an attempt to accomplish their own agendas? It will be interesting to watch the present unfold, especially being empowered with the knowledge we received today.