- The Washington Post lists five myths about the Chinese economy, including one I didn't realize 44 percent of Americans believe in: that China already is the largest economy in the world (it's actually only a little more than one-third that of the US).
- The Chosun Ilbo talks about indications North Koreans are souring on their government.
- Gawker.com takes note of the bogusness of Koryo Tours' once-in-a-lifetime trips to North Korea.
- AsiaNews.it notes that an obelisk at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, paid for by Christian missionaries and dedicated to Kim Ilsung, is damaging inter-Korean relations.
- North Korean soccer star Jong Taese is enthusiastically behind South Korea's bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- The Korea Times takes a look at the factors behind some 286 ROK nationals being turned away from New Zealand over the past five years.
- There were double-digit increases in the number of visitors to the United States from Brazil, Canada, China, Australia, and of course South Korea, which recently got in the visa waiver program. No doubt some blogs will suggest many of the new visitors are part of the sex industry.
- Spirit Airlines is going to begin charging even for carry-on baggage. When it comes to nickel-and-diming the public, That's the Spirit!
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