Creativity, North Korean style

It isn’t everyday that we get to see a North Korean rock video, let alone one in which Bush is portrayed first as Satan and then as a chimp-monster while the band chants furiously, “Fucking USA!” So I found this clip bizarre, disconcerting and totally surreal. Certainly unique.

(Also from boingboing)

Update: A commenter says it’s from South Korea, and I am sure he is correct.

The Discussion: 6 Comments

You really that surprised? The US has never had a good reputation because of its insular policies, dating back to WWII.

It does have a good beat, despite the lyrics.

October 10, 2003 @ 4:29 pm | Comment

You really that surprised? The US has never had a good reputation because of its insular policies, dating back to WWII.

It does have a good beat, despite the lyrics.

October 10, 2003 @ 4:30 pm | Comment

Is this really made in North Korea? A lot of the things the video mentioned seemed to apply better for South Korea than the North (like the Olympic gold medal). The caption was a little confusing. It first said the video was made by North Koreans, then it said it was made in South Korea. I know there are North Korean refugees in South Korea, but I don’t see why they would make something like this.

October 10, 2003 @ 9:28 pm | Comment

hnjz, I can’t say for sure it was made in NK, but that’s what the link says. I, too, find it confusing.

October 11, 2003 @ 8:39 am | Comment

That was made in South Korea – the song was (actually, is) quite the hit here, and I’ve seen many of the cartoons on exhibit at the university where I work.

I can’t say I’m surprised, either, although for reasons quite different from Jeremy, I’m afraid.

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