Even the nature and the sky unfolded such mysterious ecstasy
Another in my (very) occasional series of posts highlighting the sheer poetic genius of the writers at the North Korean news agency KCNA. Beyond the obvious brilliance of the writing, one can’t help feeling slightly concerned about the attitude of the DPRK authorities toward climate change, not to mention the possible negative effects that the Gen. Sec.’s future birthdays might have on global warming.
Unprecedented Natural Phenomena on Jong Il Peak
Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) — The snow in the area of Jong Il Peak began to thaw with the auspicious February 16, the birthday of General Secretary Kim Jong Il just ahead, heralding the approach of spring.According to the data tabulated in the Paektusan Secret Camp Meteorological Observatory, the temperature in the area from the beginning of February this year is 15 degrees higher than last year to make willow trees in Sobaeksu Valley open catkins on Feb. 11 three days earlier than the previous years.
Five centimeters of snow is thawing every day on an average in the area.
As there is no strong wind and mild climate continues there, it is foreseen that the depth of snow will go down by nearly 60 centimeters in the middle of this month.
An unprecedented phenomenon of moon halo was observed.
At around 18:25 on February 8 the surroundings of the peak became as bright as daytime to make the night view above Kim Jong Il’s birthplace in the Paektusan Secret Camp brilliant.
This was the first of its kind there this year.
Those who witnessed the opening of willow catkins earlier than the previous years and the unprecedented nocturnal view said excitedly that even the nature and the sky unfolded such mysterious ecstasy in celebration of the birthday of Kim Jong Il.
