Getting a Feel for the Insanity that is North Korea

North Korea* is making it's first appearance in the World Cup since 1966 when they famously knocked out Italy.  It's been an interesting week.

*Here is a recent article filed by a BBC reporter describing her bizarre trip to try to see the team train.

First this:



Then this:



And on the same day, this story suggesting a U.N. Security Council decision may force them to go to war.

All that aside, the lads played a solid game against tournament favorite Brazil.  This was even a touching moment as Jong Tae-Se shed some tears during the national anthem.



I'll keep you posted on the latest goings-on with one of my new favorite teams from the most insane country on the planet.