Couple of fascinating documentaries about North Korea:
Abduction: The Story of Megumo Yokota tells the sad, infuriating story of a 13-year old Japanese girl who was kidnapped by North Korean agents in 1977. At first, the North Koreans denied kidnapping anyone. Then they admitted, well, yeah, we kidnapped a few people. Okay, more than a few. Maybe like 25. But no more than that. Honest. Really.
The Norks say Megumi committed suicide in 1994. Maybe. Maybe not. Her parents have never given up trying to bring her home.
A perversely fascinating documentary is "Crossing The Line," which tells the story of Joe Dresnok, the last American defector still living in North Korea. I posted a review in the off-topic section under the heading "DVDs worth renting."
"Crossing The Line" also tells the story of another American defector, Charles Robert Jenkins, who married yet another Japanese woman who had been kidnapped by the North Koreans. The woman eventually returned, with Jenkins, to Japan. Jenkins' book, "The Reluctant Communist" was published several months ago.
To say the least, it will be interesting to watch what happens in North Korea when Lil' Kim finally kicks the bucket. Word has it his son and designated succesor, Kim Jong-un, is a huge fan of the NBA in general and Michael Jordan in particular. Can't help but wonder how much we could bribe him with season tickets ...
