Introducing the History of Korea and the Life of Kim Jong Il - as it was in reality, not in the propaganda myths and racist slurs that abound in 'our objective news media'. That a lot of people have a lot to say about "North Korea", is attested to by the hyperbolic and vitriolic propaganda they regurgitate in the comments section. I understand that. Opinion is based upon information. When the info is as far removed from reaality as heaven from earth, opinion follows. After all, Bush - and Obama - labeled it part of the axis of evil. But we know what bush and Obama stand for, right? So how do we untangle the reality of a country that has fought for its independence and won; surviving, like a little Sparta, in the face of the overwhelming hostility of Japanese and US imperial marauders for almost a century of struggle? Well, the CPGB-ML have sent several delegations of British workers to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. I'm pasting the links to these videos here to answer some of the questions people have raised. They are from a meeting to report back following that visit in September 2010, that reveals the truth about life on the ground in the DPRK. Don't believe the hype - find out for yourself: visit! (and yes, you can!) North Korea -- Reality Check! All videos: Intro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOim3AGg8kE ZC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8BkMufv9GA Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCIoYNYNIj4 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA6vBWJQlvE Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uFLfjIWYR0 Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93i1P36AGmQ Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daRsAar7Ztw Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJlM7ePmUtE With the passing of Kim Jong Il, Koreans have lost a dear leader, we all have lost a great comrade and a fearless friend of workers and the oppressed. British, Australian and American workers in particular must demand that the US stop its hostile economic, diplomatic and military moves against Korea, withdraw from the south and end the illegal partition of the Korean nation. The US led coalition of 'UN' / NATO forces has committed genocide against the Korean people, and has never had honest and peaceful intentions towards the DPRK, but continues to nurse hatred, animosity and colonial ambition. The US must be forced to sign a real and lasting peace treaty and normalize relations with the DPRK. But the DPRK, under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il has made it abundantly clear to all - that Korea will never be a colony again! Korea is one! Defend Korea! Defend Korea's right to defend herself! Other speeches from this meeting: Watch this space... LALKAR Article - Eternal Glory to Comrade Kim Jong Il! http://www.lalkar.org/issu ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcCh-r9nG5Q