# N Korean official website **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 25, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060 "2012-05-25T12:17:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/1 "2012-05-25T12:17:28Z")
[The official website](http://www.korea-dpr.com/index.html). They even have a [shop](http://dprk.xopie.com/). ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/2 "2012-05-25T12:19:55Z")
> [@](#): > > The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a genuine workers’ state in which all the people are completely liberated from exploitation and oppression. The workers, peasants, soldiers and intellectuals are the true masters of their destiny and are in a unique position to defend their interests. Sounds about right. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/3 "2012-05-25T12:25:10Z")
My first reaction was: what the hell do they have to _sell_? My second reaction was that they could actually do some decent business from Westerners looking for comedy items. Who wouldn’t want a North Korean karaoke CD? I think my secret Santa gift is sorted for next Christmas… ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/4 "2012-05-25T12:31:21Z")
Wow - the website almost makes NKorea look like a nice place! I especially like this part under _Juche Ideology_: > [@](#): > > The Korean people value the independence of the country and nation and, under the pressure of imperialists and dominationsts, have thoroughly implemented the principle of independence, self-reliance and self-defence, defending the country’s sovereignty and dignity firmly. Altho it kinda misses the part about starvation among the people and the tons of food aid that are sent every year… The assorted rhetoric would be hilarious if it wasn’t so tragic. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/5 "2012-05-25T12:33:11Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > My first reaction was: what the hell do they have to _sell_? Lotsa important stuff like DVDs, flags and water bottles. Where do you think they get their foreign exchange? I noticed they have 13 variations of each water bottle shape, numbered Propaganda 1, Propaganda 2, etc. They differ only in the graphic design of the decal. Show respect for the Glorious People’s Revolution and collect 'em all! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/6 "2012-05-25T12:59:45Z")
I wonder how much of the money from the sales goes directly into Lil Kim’s pockets?? ---
**Author:** ![whitetho](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whitetho/32/1059_2.png) [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/7 "2012-05-25T13:10:14Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Wow - the website almost makes NKorea look like a nice place! I especially like this part under _Juche Ideology_:Altho it kinda misses the part about starvation among the people and the tons of food aid that are sent every year… The assorted rhetoric would be hilarious if it wasn’t so tragic. The starving peasants are told that this food is being sent “in tribute” to the current Dear/Great/Whatever leader, much as tributes were sent to kings in days of old. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/8 "2012-05-25T13:20:52Z")
No Nodongs? ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/9 "2012-05-25T23:31:06Z")
I **strongly** suggest that you do not use your credit card on that site! ---
**Author:** ![GreasyJack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@GreasyJack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreasyJack)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/10 "2012-05-25T23:58:03Z")
> [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](#): > > I **strongly** suggest that you do not use your credit card on that site! They also have a CafePress storefront: [http://www.cafepress.com/kfashop](http://www.cafepress.com/kfashop) ---
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/11 "2012-05-27T04:45:33Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > My first reaction was: what the hell do they have to _sell_? > > My second reaction was that they could actually do some decent business from Westerners looking for comedy items. Who wouldn’t want a North Korean karaoke CD? I think my secret Santa gift is sorted for next Christmas… Is it even legal for Americans to buy any of this? ---
**Author:** ![GreasyJack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@GreasyJack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreasyJack)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2012, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/12 "2012-05-27T05:31:42Z")
> [@alphaboi867](#): > > Is it even legal for Americans to buy any of this? Yep. Unlike Cuba, it is legal to visit North Korea and there is not a comprehensive economic embargo. There are some restrictions, but they’re mostly on selling certain goods to them, not buying them from them. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2012, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/13 "2012-05-27T10:25:43Z")
If you ordered something from them, would it arrive via UPS or by a uniformed representative of the Dear One? ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2012, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/14 "2012-05-27T12:06:59Z")
Representative? The Glorious Poobah himself flies around the Earth twice a day and hand delivers all NK goods, just for a light workout after meals. ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/15 "2012-05-27T18:09:33Z")
I liked some of the artwork and it will probably have some value in 20-30 years, and I especially liked they named the art Propaganda 1, Propaganda 2, etc. The pictures look like what they used to produce back in the old DDR (East Germany) days - all the happy populace gathering together for military parades and children’s concerts…I know from East Germans they were required to attend these kinds of events and let’s just say few of them eagerly went there with smiles on their faces. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/16 "2012-05-27T18:17:22Z")
> [@wolfman](#): > > Representative? The Glorious Poobah himself flies around the Earth twice a day and hand delivers all NK goods, just for a light workout after meals. He invented home delivery, didn’t he? Was that before or after the wheel and fire? ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-korean-official-website/623060/17 "2012-05-28T12:00:40Z")
[noparse][www.cracked.com](http://www.cracked.com)[/noparse] treated this subject. “[6 Reasons North Korea is the Funniest Evil Dictatorship Ever](http://www.cracked.com/article_17165_6-reasons-north-korea-funniest-evil-dictatorship-ever.html)” by Lola C., March 22, 2009. [QUOTE=Lola C.] #6. The Official North Korea Website Appears to be the Work of a Lone Middle School Child We’ll understand if you’re feeling a bit like a kid who’s just been set loose at a carnival. But be sure not to miss the official Cafe Press store of the DPRK. Not only are there t-shirts, but most of them are entitled “Propaganda,” and then numbered, a la George Foreman’s kids. There is also a FAQ, full of facts about North Korea, but in question form. Nearly all of the answers are some variation on “Who told you that? THEY LIE.” [/quote]