August 15, 2006 was the 60th anniversary of the end of world War II.  In North Korea this date is known as the “Victory over Japanese Imperialism,” when the Great Leader, President Kim il Sung, defeated the Japanese colonialists and liberated the Koreans from servitude–or something like that.   In honor of this auspicious date Pyongyang hosted the Arirang Mass Games.  As … Continue reading DPRK Travel – 2005