From the “Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea” we have this:
North Korean official executed for ruining country’s financial affairs
A leading North Korean financial expert has been dragged before a firing squad and shot dead for ruining the country’s financial affairs.
Mr Pak Nam Ki was responsible for revaluing the communist regime’s currency last November, but his attempts to curb inflation caused nationwide misery – and leader Kim Jong Ill was not amused.
It is understood the execution is an attempt to contain civil unrest.
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Look out Geithner. You better hope this doesn’t give “teh won” any ideas.
NK’s soccer coach might wanna hide out for awhile as well.
Tags: North Korea
