I had a vivid taste of North Korea by radio about 20 years ago. I was driving to work and had a shortwave receiver in my car, and happened to tune in the Englis

I had a vivid taste of North Korea by radio about 20 years ago. I was driving to work and had a shortwave receiver in my car, and happened to tune in the English language broadcast from North Korea. The news announcer said: Scientists are studying the brain of Respected Comrade Kim Jong-il, because the Respected Comrade is capable of feats of mental power beyond the ability of ordinary human beings. Those were the exact words. It was one of those things that sticks in your brain and I remember it to this day.