• Google's Eric Schmidt plans visit to North Korea
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[QUOTE]article: [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20898107[/url] [IMG]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/65054000/jpg/_65054642_schmidt.jpg[/IMG] The reason for the trip has not yet been revealed, but news agencies say it is part of a humanitarian mission led by US politician Bill Richardson. The former New Mexico governor has been involved in ad-hoc negotiations with the North Koreans in the last 20 years. Internet use is highly restricted there although leader Kim Jong-un has called for a push in technology and science. The South Korean government told news agency AFP that it is aware of the planned visit, adding that the trip is personal. Google has refused to comment so far. Former governor Richardson has spoken for the release of US nationals detained in North Korea on various occasions. Last month, North Korea arrested a US citizen of Korean origin, Pae Jun Ho, for unspecified alleged crimes. Mr Richardson has also held talks with North Korea over its military activities. In December 2010, he met North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator in Pyongyang, in an attempt to ease tensions between the two Koreas. But some analysts speculated that for Google's Eric Schmidt the trip could have more strategic reasons. "I think this is part of Google's broader vision to bring the Internet to the world, and North Korea is the last frontier," said Peter Beck, of South Korean's non-profit Asia Foundation, to Reuters. Kim Jong-un said 2013 would be a year of creations and changes South Korea's confirmation of Mr Schmidt's trip came days after the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, delivered a new year's message on state TV, the first such broadcast for 19 years. Kim Jong-un, in power since 2011, spoke of the need to improve the economy and also to reunify the Koreas, warning that confrontation only led to war. Kim Jong-un said 2013 would be a year of creations and changes, calling for a "radical turnabout" that would transform the impoverished, isolated state into an "economic giant" and raise living standards. But while he said confrontation between the North and the South should be removed, Mr Kim stressed that military power remained a national priority. Under Mr Kim's leadership, North Korea has conducted two long-range rocket launches - actions condemned by the US and Pyongyang's neighbours as banned tests of missile technology. The launch in April failed, but December's attempt appears to have been a success, placing a satellite into orbit. The US, Japan and South Korea are seeking a response in the UN Security Council, which banned North Korea from missile tests after nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009.[/QUOTE] I hope they don't kidnap him or anything.
[QUOTE=genobalto;39085321]I hope they don't kidnap him or anything.[/QUOTE] Won't surprise me if they do, to be perfectly honest. North Korea is such a fucked up, ass-backwards country.
[QUOTE=Kiq;39085345]Won't surprise me if they do.[/QUOTE] Huh? North Korea doesn't just up and kidnap people for no reason.
Kim Jong Un shakes his hand, money starts leaking from Eric's hand
Imagine if the citizens there got access to Google and found out that their are better countries out there (no offence).
[QUOTE=Secrios;39088752]Imagine if the citizens there got access to Google and found out that their are better countries out there (no offence).[/QUOTE] it's north korea, they can censor the fuck out of it.
[QUOTE=Secrios;39088752]Imagine if the citizens there got access to Google and found out that their are better countries out there (no offence).[/QUOTE] They're friends with China, he'll likely ask them to install a Great Firewall of North Korea before giving internet access to anyone.
[QUOTE=Anthracite;39089213]They're friends with China, he'll likely ask them to install a Great Firewall of North Korea before giving internet access to anyone.[/QUOTE] Its really easy to bypass so I doubt it.
Kimmy probably thinks that Google is a food company or something.
[QUOTE=Anthracite;39089213]They're friends with China, he'll likely ask them to install a Great Firewall of North Korea before giving internet access to anyone.[/QUOTE] they have intranet in NK but it can be only accessed by some people, only top, high ranking officials can get the proper glamorous Internet which is from china
[QUOTE=zombojoe;39089427]Its really easy to bypass so I doubt it.[/QUOTE] But people in North Korea likely don't even know what a proxy or VPN is. Hell, most people in the glorious western world don't know how to proxy besides googling the word proxy, I'll bet.
[QUOTE=sambooo;39090260]But people in North Korea likely don't even know what a proxy or VPN is. Hell, most people in the glorious western world don't know how to proxy besides googling the word proxy, I'll bet.[/QUOTE] We have a whole school devoted to bypass the school filter don't worry
[QUOTE]Kim Jong-un, in power since 2011, spoke of the need to improve the economy and also to [B]reunify the Koreas[/B][/QUOTE] [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Homefront.jpg[/IMG] Yep [editline]4th January 2013[/editline] I fucking insist.
[QUOTE=Krinkels;39085352]Huh? North Korea doesn't just up and kidnap people for no reason.[/QUOTE] Unless they want a new godzilla movie.
[QUOTE=Krinkels;39085352]Huh? North Korea doesn't just up and kidnap people for no reason.[/QUOTE] Yeah. They only kidnap people for good reasons, [URL="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/2821221.stm"]like to make action movies for Kim[/URL]
[QUOTE=EzioAuditore;39089707]Kimmy probably thinks that Google is a food company or something.[/QUOTE] I can't blame him, i would love an Ice Cream Sandwich too. Probably he's going to eat the entire Samsung production, just to make a practical joke against the worst korea.
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