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New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
For the truth about ‘socialist utopia' dreams, ask a North Korean
Bizarrely, 62% of young Americans hold a 'favorable view' of socialism. How can they be so ignorant? Socialism has been tried by lots of countries. It's failed. It always fails. China prospered somewhat only after it legalized some private enterprise. Perhaps today's kids are ignorant because they're too young to remember the fall of the Soviet Union. They should look at North Korea — the ultimate 'socialist utopia.' I recently interviewed Charles Ryu, who escaped North Korea and made it to China. 'It felt like getting into a time machine and fast forwarding 50 years . . . 24-hour running electricity . . . All the food that I can eat . . . It was life-changing.' 'We Americans think of China as a surveillance state,' I point out, 'They'll punish you if you say the wrong thing. But for you, it was freedom?' '[The] Chinese government does watch your every move . . . But in North Korea, it's 100 times worse.' He says North Koreans are so isolated that they believe even absurd propaganda. Ryu was taught that '[Dictator] Kim Jong Il . . . got mad when he learned what Japan had done to North Korea. He grabbed a calligraphy pen . . . and painted over Japan. As soon as he did, Japan started getting hurricanes and storms . . . [We believed he was] some sort of God.' Ryu's time in China was short-lived. Someone told the Chinese officials that he was North Korean. China sent him back. North Korea then punished him for escaping. 'I was beaten . . . fed only 150 kernels of corn. One morning I was marching . . . I saw dry vomit on the road and was so hungry that I got on my hands and knees and began picking the rice out of the dry vomit.' 'I didn't stop . . . until the beating from the guards was too unbearable.' Nine months later, he was freed from prison labor because 'I lost so much weight that I was a worthless worker.' Eventually Ryu escaped again, sneaking past guards into the Yalu River. 'I carried a bucket pretending that I was getting water. As soon as nobody was looking, I quietly waded in.' 'In the middle of the river, I slipped on a rock and I let out a gasp. A flood of light was on my back.' 'The guard was screaming at me to turn back. He said that he would shoot me if I didn't turn back, but at that point, I knew I was dead either way . . . and I kept [pushing] ahead.' This time when he made it to China, Ryu avoided capture. He found a broker who secured him passage to Thailand, where UN officials granted him political asylum. Then they sent him to safety in America. Today, Ryu uses his experiences to try to educate Americans about North Korea and the dangers of socialism. On his YouTube channel he holds a sign that reads, 'Ask a North Korean.' To Americans who praise socialism, Ryu says: 'Just go to North Korea for 10 days and you'll know how bad it is . . . You don't really know you have it good.' Ryu is only able to talk freely about his experiences in North Korea because he has no immediate family left there. Most North Koreans who escape the country cannot. 'If you talk bad about . . . the regime, that's the highest crime you can commit . . . Your entire three generations of your family will be sent to political prison camp where you will never get out.' Ryu is thrilled to be in America. Here he was able to go to school, find a job that he enjoys and marry. 'I feel like my life is complete now because all the choices that I can have . . . I [can] travel anywhere I want . . . eat whatever I want . . . do whatever I want in America — a capitalist country. In North Korea, that's not possible.' I'm glad I live in America. I can freely criticize our government. At least, so far. John Stossel is the author of 'Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
He Escaped North Korea—Twice. Now He Warns People About Socialism.
Bizarrely, 62 percent of young Americans hold a "favorable view" of socialism. How can they be so ignorant? Socialism has been tried by lots of countries. It's failed. It always fails. China prospered somewhat only after they legalized some private enterprise. Perhaps today's kids are ignorant because they're too young to remember the fall of the Soviet Union. They should look at North Korea—the ultimate "socialist utopia." I recently interviewed Charles Ryu, who escaped North Korea and made it to China. "It felt like getting into a time machine and fast forwarding 50 years….24-hour running electricity.…All the food that I can eat.…It was life changing." "We Americans think of China as a surveillance state," I point out. "They'll punish you if you say the wrong thing. But for you, it was freedom?" "[The] Chinese government does watch your every move.…But in North Korea, it's 100 times worse." He says North Koreans are so isolated that they believe even absurd propaganda. Ryu was taught that "[Dictator] Kim Jong Il…got mad when he learned what Japan had done to North Korea. He grabbed a calligraphy pen…and painted over Japan. As soon as he did, Japan started getting hurricanes and storms.…[We believed he was] some sort of God." Ryu's time in China was short-lived. Someone told the Chinese officials that he was North Korean. China sent him back. North Korea then punished him for escaping. "I was beaten…fed only 150 kernels of corn. One morning I was marching…I saw dry vomit on the road and was so hungry that I got on my hands and knees and began picking the rice out of the dry vomit. I didn't stop…until the beating from the guards was too unbearable." Nine months later, he was freed from prison labor because "I lost so much weight that I was a worthless worker." Eventually Ryu escaped again, sneaking past guards into the Yalu River. "I carried a bucket pretending that I was getting water. As soon as nobody was looking, I quietly waded in. In the middle of the river, I slipped on a rock and I let out a gasp. A flood of light was on my back. The guard was screaming at me to turn back. He said that he would shoot me if I didn't turn back, but at that point, I knew I was dead either way…and I kept [pushing] ahead." This time when he made it to China, Ryu avoided capture. He found a broker who secured him passage to Thailand where United Nations officials granted him political asylum. Then they sent him to safety in America. Today, Ryu uses his experiences to try to educate Americans about North Korea and the dangers of socialism. On his YouTube channel he holds a sign that reads, "Ask a North Korean." To Americans who praise socialism, Ryu says: "Just go to North Korea for 10 days and you'll know how bad it is.…You don't really know you have it good." Ryu is only able to talk freely about his experiences in North Korea because he has no immediate family left there. Most North Koreans who escape the country cannot. "If you talk bad about…the regime, that's the highest crime you can commit.…Your entire three generations of your family will be sent to political prison camp where you will never get out." Ryu is thrilled to be in America. Here he was able to go to school, find a job that he enjoys, and marry. "I feel like my life is complete now because all the choices that I can have.…I [can] travel anywhere I want…eat whatever I want…do whatever I want in America—a capitalist country. In North Korea, that's not possible." I'm glad I live in America. I can freely criticize our government. At least, so far. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY JFS PRODUCTIONS INC. The post He Escaped North Korea—Twice. Now He Warns People About Socialism. appeared first on
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed to support USB mice — it fixes my biggest issue with the console after playing it
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in a little over a week — and we're still finding out new things about the console. When I tried out the system for myself last month as part of a Nintendo showcase in London, I came away impressed with all but one of the new features of the Switch 2: mouse mode. During my time playing Drag X Drive, I found using the Joy-Con 2s on the table in front of me more hassle than it was worth. However, now we have confirmation the console will support USB gaming mice thanks to a video published on Koi Tecmo America's YouTube channel (spotted by Wario64 on X) showing it in operation. As part of gameplay footage for Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening, the game's producer Michi Ryu produces a USB mouse, plugs it into the Switch 2 and starts using it alongside a Joy-Con. According to Ryu, once a USB mouse is plugged in a message will appear in the top left portion of the screen confirming the connection. It will then take priority over the Joy-Con 2. During the course of the demo, Ryu switches between the Joy-Con 2 and the USB mouse and even uses them at the same time. It's great to see Nintendo build this into the Switch 2 and it could have major gameplay advantages for strategy games like Civilization VII or even shooters like Cyberpunk 2077. Of course, it also throws up plenty of new questions. Will all USB-C mice work with the system or just a select few? What about wireless mice? Which games are supported? Will we also be able to use a USB keyboard with the Switch 2? Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Speaking from my own experience, the Joy-Con 2 in mouse mode was okay and it would do in a pinch if you really needed to use a mouse. But the necessary design of the Joy-Con means it's not as comfortable to use for longer periods as a traditional mouse. So being able to plug one in and use it like you would with a PC is an exciting development for a console that's selling itself as a versatile gaming machine. If this development has convinced you of the need to pick up a Switch 2 for launch day on June 5, then follow our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order live blog for the best chance of bagging one for yourself.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Sheikh Joaan meets Korean NOC President to advance Olympic collaboration
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), met with Seungmin Ryu, President of the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee (KSOC), on the sidelines of the ongoing ITTF meetings following the conclusion of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships – Doha 2025 on Sunday. The meeting marked first official engagement between the two National Olympic Committees since Ryu's election earlier this year. A highly respected figure in international sport, Ryu brings to his leadership deep experience as both an Olympic champion and a long-time contributor to Olympic institutions, including his role as Chairman of the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation. The leaders exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Qatari and Korean sports institutions, with particular emphasis on Olympic development, legacy planning, and strategic engagement across both summer and winter disciplines. The conversation also reflected the shared ambition of both NOCs to deepen cross-regional partnerships and advance sport as a platform for long-term collaboration. In attendance at the meeting was His Excellency Jassim Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee. As two countries with growing global sporting footprints and complementary expertise, the meeting reaffirmed the value of sustained dialogue and institutional exchange between Qatar and the Republic of Korea, both as committed members of the Olympic movement and as strategic partners in sport.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 dev reveals new feature of console's mouse controls
Or use an actual mouse (Nintendo) Koei Tecmo has revealed a new detail about the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's a win for anyone excited about mouse controls. After Nintendo's big blowout for the Switch 2 last month, there were perhaps more questions than answers around some aspects of the console. Some of these have been answered since, like what the revamped eShop looks like, what the actual upgrades are for original Switch titles, and how those Game-Key cards exactly work, but there are still several unknowns around the hardware's functionality. While Nintendo was perhaps holding back some of these surprises for when the Switch 2 launches worldwide on June 5, developer Koei Tecmo has let the cat out of the bag in regards to one feature – the console supports regular USB mice. Last week, Koei Tecmo posted a deep dive on its Switch 2 port of strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition, which utilises the Joy-Con controller's mouse controls. During the video, game producer Michi Ryu demonstrated the mouse controls using the Joy-Con, which is used to move the on-screen cursor. However, later in the video, he reveals a USB mouse can be connected to the console and used in the game. 'You can also connect a USB mouse and it will work seamlessly,' Ryu said. 'Once you connect the USB mouse, a message will appear in the top left indicating that the mouse is connected. When the USB mouse is connected, it takes priority over the Joy-Con 2.' The developer also showed off how you can 'switch instantly' between the two control options, by operating the Joy-Con and the mouse simultaneously. 'It's very smooth,' Ryu added. 'You can operate with both the controller and the mouse interchangeably. The switching speed is incredibly fast.' USB keyboards and mice could be technically plugged into the original Switch as well, but not many Switch games supported their use. As such, considering the Switch 2 has mouse support built into the Joy-Con, this extra flexibility is a far more appealing feature. It's unclear if every Switch 2 game with mouse functionality will support a USB mouse, but it could go a long way to making first-person shooters like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond a huge selling point for the system. Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition comes out on June 5 as part of the Switch 2's launch line-up, alongside Mario Kart World. We're less than two weeks away (Nintendo) Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page.
