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Jian
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 Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:19 pm |
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Quote: The North's Ministry of People's Security said in a directive that all karaoke bars, video-screening rooms and Internet cafes operating without state authorization must shut immediately, the Dong-A Ilbo newspaper said.
What ban? they only closed those operating without licence.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:03 am |
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Ummmm yep....apparently you don't understand the socialist form of government...  You don't get a licence. The government "Ordered" them "all" closed. This article may make it more clear. The headline says it all. 
North Korea to Ban Karaoke Bars
The North Korean security agency in an effort to maintain the socialist system, has ordered all karaoke bars and internet cafes closed.
The new directive will require government authorization before allowing them to operate. The directive is quoted saying that it is "to squarely confront those who threaten the maintenance of the socialist system."
Many of the karaoke bars and internet cafes are located in the Northern part of North Korea and are popular with merchants doing international business with China.
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Jian
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:36 am |
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Quote: SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's security agency has ordered the shutdown of karaoke bars and Internet cafes, saying they are a threat to society, a South Korean newspaper reported Wednesday.
Refugees from the reclusive state say such outlets are largely located in the northern region that borders China and are frequented by merchants involved in cross-border business rather than ordinary citizens.
The North's Ministry of People's Security said in a directive that all karaoke bars, video-screening rooms and Internet cafes operating without state authorization must shut immediately, the Dong-A Ilbo newspaper said.
The paper did not say how it obtained a copy of the directive.
"It is so promulgated under the mandate of the Republic in order to crush enemy scheming and to squarely confront those who threaten the maintenance of the socialist system," the daily quoted the ministry directive as saying.
"Most of the people who would go to these places are people who made quite a bit of money, normally not officials or the average person," said Park Sang-hak, an activist for human rights in the North based in South Korea.
You want me to translate it?
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Mike V.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:37 am |
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"WHAT????" No more Summer Nights???? Oh the Shame!!! Of course you know, Karaoke was going to take over the world....(Heh Heh Heh!!!!!) we are the world!!!! 
I see a new underground movement in the making in North Korea!!!!  LOL
MV
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:42 am |
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Would you like me to read it to you?????????
http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?id=63565
North Korea to Ban Karaoke Bars
The North Korean security agency in an effort to maintain the socialist system, has ordered all karaoke bars and internet cafes closed.
All karaoke Bars and Internet Cafes i thought was pretty self explanatory?
It doesn't say they will be allowed to remain open with authorization. It says they will need authorization to reopen, THEY HAVE ALL BEEN CLOSED! Not the samething! This was brought up as a funny type of ridiculous news article, i can't even read this unworthy news article with a straight face. You have to understand the socialist form of government to get the humor in this article i guess. But to think someone would actually take this article seriously, also makes me wonder. Just glad i live in the good ole USA..... 
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:12 am |
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Ive griped to all the local tv stations You go their site and all the lead stories are rape murder internet sex crime and corruption.. And they wonder why nobody likes us?
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Its insane....
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Mike V.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:00 pm |
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[ size=10]The Creed of The Karaoke Nation:
We the believers of Karaoke and its magical powers hearby Decree the Following:
That the Karaoke Hosts of the World "Unite" to Protect and Defend anyones right to sing any song they choose regardless of Race, Creed, Color, Religious affilliation, Democrat, Republican or Independent, Green Party Included, American, Russian, Mexican, German, Polish, Spanish, Guaminian, Slovakian, Norweigian, Man, Woman, Dog, Cat, purebred or mixed breed. That we will defend to the end of any song over 6 minutes long, the right of any singer to finish said song.
That We, the Singers of Karaoke will applaud, everyone who graces a Karaoke Stage to sing the songs of their choosing and will applaud them warmly, fairly, and graciously in any and every show across this great land we call Earth.
That no matter what Nation we perform in, we will have the same "Rights" to support, defend, and embrace, the Karaoke lifestyle without prejudice from anyone or any country or afflilation that may feel threatened by our nature to provide music and entertainment where ever it may prevail.
And if said countries or organizations or anyone disregards this creed of the Karaoke Nation, they will deal with those of us who believe that Karaoke is for the World, and will be taken on with dire consequenses when the Karaoke Nation and its power rise and sing together and show our unity, That we will prevail, we will not be stopped, and that we who love Karaoke will hold strong until the end, That we accept this Creed of Karaoke for one and all and will continue on, Proud, to be a part of this Karaoke for The World.....[/size]
"Bring it On North Korea....Bring it On!!!"
(Written by Mike Valentino) 
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:08 pm |
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Mike......I'm with you 100% on that my friend. I am a musician, have been all my life. But i will still say, the karaoke folks are for the most part. The most friendly, nicest folks around. Your creed is great my friend. Wonderful attitude, and thanks for sharing....Sing on! 
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Jian
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:01 pm |
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You still don't get it. I give up.
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I've had it.. No more karaoke in North Korea for me.
And you can take that to that bank. LMAO
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:11 pm |
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Quote: I've had it.. No more karaoke in North Korea for me.
And you can take that to that bank. LMAO
LOL South Of The Border Down.........
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:38 pm |
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...i get what you said alrightie sir, just humbly disagree with your interpretation is all. But as long as everyone else gets it.....that's all that matters. This is meant to be a light hearted thread, meant for amusement like everyone is taking it.I hope you find as much humor in this thread as we do. If not sorry, not meant to offend anyone. Enjoy. George 
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:39 pm |
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This is North Korea.
NOTHING was done there in the past without government approval. If they had ANY karaoke in the past the official government line was to allow it. It is not like anything happens there without notice of the government.
It is not one of those crazy third world countries where no-one knows what is going on with any laws and most business are technically illegal for multiple things.
In North Korea like no-where else legal is black and white. Illegall does not happen.
THey changed the government policy on karaoke hence the story.
Why would anyone need entertainment of any form in North Korea is the government line. THe people there live in paradise, and need no entertainment distractions, or so goes the government line.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:47 pm |
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My point...and thus...we all share and share alike. Nope...the people in N Korea don't need entertainment. ...Singing is not fruitful....you are correct. And they may just do business with the chinese while singing Honky Tonk Badoonka Donk!...
How dare they sing without permission.....Thanks Fred. :dancin:
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:51 pm |
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Ive heard they dont have electricity at night anyway...
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Jian
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:10 pm |
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Ok, here it goes:
karaoke is very popular is popular in N Korea. There is money in it. Some one high up in the goverment want a share of that money. Close down all existing karaoke 'operating without state authorization'. Then he have a monopoly.
This guy love to sing: 
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:22 pm |
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Just slightly rewritten:
Ok, here it goes:
karaoke is very popular is popular in N Korea. There is money in it. Some one high up in the goverment want a share of that money. Close down all existing karaoke bars, allowing only those they choose, to continue operating. They will then have a strong hold on yet another uncontrolled N Korean activity. Then.....they can control all operations of that wonderful pastime as well, and any money it may bring. ...Then they will have a monoply on it. This my friend is the basics behind all socialist governments. It's control. If the government doesn't benefit from something, no one has it. .......Just rewrote it to "try" and make it clear to you. But if it still isn't...then i give up....
AGAIN.............this thread was meant light heartedly, if anyone is from N. Korea, and is offended {which i rather doubt}, EXCUSE!
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:11 pm |
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Now that sound on key
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:23 pm |
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Jian, i knew what you meant my friend, and i think you actually knew what i was trying to get at. I was just trying to be a little light hearted about it is all. I am a hillbilly Jian, and i make no apologies about it. I wouldn't hurt or say anything to anyone deliberately, or out of spite. I respect everyones opinion, and their feelings. I just try to make the best out of life, and not be too serious doing it. I have spent most of my life on the road, playing with one band or the other. I am widowed, with one daughter, who spent a tour in iraq, and may be doing another. I guess i'm too young for my age. I am going with a sweet wonderful young 31 year old gal, that keeps me on the go, and sometimes i feel my age. So Jian, just slap me, and tell me to stand in the corner, and i will feel right at home.
Respectfully, George
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