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Dear everybody,
We've had an amazing run here on the wackiest peninsula of them all, and had a great time recently writing this silly blog...
Conversations with Online Scam Artists: The Fake Hooker Scam
I've had a few interesting chats lately with people attempting the infamous 'Nigerian 419' scam, and one rather pushy individual in Mali who has...
So, the North Koreans have Shut Down the Kaesong Complex. Is...
Short answer: No.
Slightly longer answer: Well, who the hell knows?
One thing is certain here on the peninsula as of this hour. If the South...
Saudi Women permitted to Run for Political Office! Wait, but… oh.
Elections and voting are relatively new concepts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the only country actually named after the family who owns rules it). Municipal...
Call us Crazy lil’ Kim, but we Still ain’t Buyin’ it…
Surely it isn't just me... maybe it is. I'm starting to kinda almost feel sorry for the little fella. Most of us here on...
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