In contrast to the poverty described in this article, one must read another one in the LA Times on Kim Jong Il's rather exquisite palate and his pursuit of everything delicious. Apparently, North Korea is one of the largest accounts of Moet Hennessey (do I smell a boycott anyone?) and the dictator has gone far enough where he will invite the best pizza maker of Napoli to come to North Korea to teach his cooks. Unbelievable.