Comments on: Well, what’s a little speed between brothers… http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/ Korea... in Blog Format Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:17:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: OneFreeKorea » Got Meth? http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-54561 OneFreeKorea » Got Meth? Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:48:54 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-54561 [...] Recently, Robert Koehler blogged about the North Korean drug ship that was repeatedly caught in Busan, only to be left to go and make the same haul again.  It’s only the latest example of the South Korean government putting the interests of Bureau 39 ahead of the interests of ordinary Korean citizens in either the North or the South.  Now, however, media exposure has embarrassed Roh’s government into the most limp-wristed action they could get away with — actually inspecting the ship: Customs authorities said Saturday they have strengthened the inspection of a Chinese cargo ship plying the route between Busan and Najin on North Korea’s northeast coast following the North’s nuclear test last month. [...] [...] Recently, Robert Koehler blogged about the North Korean drug ship that was repeatedly caught in Busan, only to be left to go and make the same haul again.  It’s only the latest example of the South Korean government putting the interests of Bureau 39 ahead of the interests of ordinary Korean citizens in either the North or the South.  Now, however, media exposure has embarrassed Roh’s government into the most limp-wristed action they could get away with — actually inspecting the ship: Customs authorities said Saturday they have strengthened the inspection of a Chinese cargo ship plying the route between Busan and Najin on North Korea’s northeast coast following the North’s nuclear test last month. [...]

]]> By: sanshinseon http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-54153 sanshinseon Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:49:55 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-54153 cm, Mike is not a Korean citizen, just a long-time expat resident, as Brendon said. I also find myself using "we" on certain selected issues these days... cm, Mike is not a Korean citizen, just a long-time expat resident, as Brendon said. I also find myself using “we” on certain selected issues these days…

]]> By: virtual wonderer http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53902 virtual wonderer Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:52:19 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53902 Interesting articles. Especially the Korean language article. It appears that, at least according to the article, that the claim is that there is no proof that the counterfeit products were from North Korea. Furthermore, the politicians demanded to know whether or not it is true that this ship was found 12 times in the past over the same violations---the answer isn't written, so I assume the police shyed away from telling the truth. Also, what's interesting about the article is that the Hanara and DP politicians are quoted for stating the possibility the money from selling counterfeit cigarettes is being used by DPRK to make WMD. There is no uproar about selling drugs in SK, at least in the article. I'm not sure if the journalist is trying to make this a PSI issue, or the politician themselves are pitching this as a PSI issue. If this is the latter, it seems really dumb way to do it. I'm afraid, that even with the falling Uri, it's really really really possible that Hannara will shoot their collective feet yet again. I wouldn't be surprised about that. Of course, it's also just possible that SK gangsters decided to piggyback on the loose ends created by sunshine. Who knows? What I really want to know is that what that is SUPPOSED to be doing. Interesting articles. Especially the Korean language article. It appears that, at least according to the article, that the claim is that there is no proof that the counterfeit products were from North Korea. Furthermore, the politicians demanded to know whether or not it is true that this ship was found 12 times in the past over the same violations—the answer isn’t written, so I assume the police shyed away from telling the truth.

Also, what’s interesting about the article is that the Hanara and DP politicians are quoted for stating the possibility the money from selling counterfeit cigarettes is being used by DPRK to make WMD. There is no uproar about selling drugs in SK, at least in the article. I’m not sure if the journalist is trying to make this a PSI issue, or the politician themselves are pitching this as a PSI issue. If this is the latter, it seems really dumb way to do it. I’m afraid, that even with the falling Uri, it’s really really really possible that Hannara will shoot their collective feet yet again. I wouldn’t be surprised about that.

Of course, it’s also just possible that SK gangsters decided to piggyback on the loose ends created by sunshine. Who knows? What I really want to know is that what that is SUPPOSED to be doing.

]]> By: cm http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53886 cm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:45:21 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53886 So is he Korean citizen or not? Just wondering. So is he Korean citizen or not? Just wondering.

]]> By: Brendon Carr http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53881 Brendon Carr Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:13:33 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53881 After 20+ years as a resident alien he has earned the right to say "we" -- this is Mike's home. After 20+ years as a resident alien he has earned the right to say “we” — this is Mike’s home.

]]> By: R. Elgin http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53879 R. Elgin Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:10:40 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53879 Yes, I think more South Koreans need to know about this since it speaks much about their leadership and their sense <strike>lack</strike> of ethics and perhaps put someone in jail. Yes, I think more South Koreans need to know about this since it speaks much about their leadership and their sense lack of ethics and perhaps put someone in jail.

]]> By: cm http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53872 cm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:55:04 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53872 Did Michael Breen take Korean citizenship all of a sudden? I find it interesting to note that he says "we" and "our" in his columns. Did Michael Breen take Korean citizenship all of a sudden? I find it interesting to note that he says “we” and “our” in his columns.

]]> By: When drugs aren’t so bad after all at Lost Nomad http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53848 When drugs aren’t so bad after all at Lost Nomad Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:10:29 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53848 [...] If a foreigner gets caught smoking a joint, you’ll know about it pretty quick.  But if, let’s say, the North Koreans get caught trying to smuggle massive amounts of drugs into South Korea via cargo ship; not once, not twice but multiple times, you’d be hard pressed to catch that little nugget in the news.  The Sunshine Policy in action, folks.  (Hat tip to The Marmot’s Hole) [...] [...] If a foreigner gets caught smoking a joint, you’ll know about it pretty quick.  But if, let’s say, the North Koreans get caught trying to smuggle massive amounts of drugs into South Korea via cargo ship; not once, not twice but multiple times, you’d be hard pressed to catch that little nugget in the news.  The Sunshine Policy in action, folks.  (Hat tip to The Marmot’s Hole) [...]

]]> By: montclaire http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53843 montclaire Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:00:06 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53843 Sure, the Sunshine Policy gives the customs folks a pretext to give their drug-running Nork buddies a break. But does anyone really think that no S.K big shots are taking a handsome cut here? Come on. Sure, the Sunshine Policy gives the customs folks a pretext to give their drug-running Nork buddies a break. But does anyone really think that no S.K big shots are taking a handsome cut here? Come on.

]]> By: dogbertt http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53842 dogbertt Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:55:12 +0000 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/10/27/well-whats-a-little-speed-between-brothers/#comment-53842 I think seoulmilk has the big picture right, but the details wrong. I think it goes like: if we don't allow drugs to be smuggled into the country, English teachers won't be able to take them, and then we won't be able to manufacture a scandal for the media. I think seoulmilk has the big picture right, but the details wrong.

I think it goes like: if we don’t allow drugs to be smuggled into the country, English teachers won’t be able to take them, and then we won’t be able to manufacture a scandal for the media.

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