This will be the first time that Norks will have encountered “civilization” where there are stores stocked with products. This could backfire on the Kims.
Give it a rest, this is the 100th time you posted this bs. So tired of you zeeper freaks wasting bandwidth on FR, I barely come here anymore. You’ve ruined what used to be a good site for information. Now it is just a personal blog for freaks such as yourself.
Good. Keep them far away from our allies.
Just a fantasy, however.
Little Kim would execute all their families if they did.
What was not noticed is that there has been ferry service between Rajin and Vladivostok since 2017, according to 'Commie-Rooskie' sites like the BBC and Reuters.
Being curious and initially uninformed about that geography, a simple web service of the names reveals some interesting details.
Give the map of the North Korean coast and north to Russia, it looks as if Rajin is also a land link to Russia. The distance is not far -- about 100 miles according to Google maps -- and a Chinese-Commie site even mentions train service across the borders. Apparently the various sanctions, from 2017 and forward, aren't working as announced.
See the map courtesy of the BBC site: In North Korea crisis: What will Russia do? - BBC New BBC, 8 September 2017
Moreover one reads also from the BBC:
"A North Korean passenger ferry has docked in Russia's far-eastern port of Vladivostok for the first time. The vessel, called the Mangyongbong, will sail once a week to the port city and will also carry cargo. North Korea is under wide-ranging UN sanctions. The ferry service comes amid heightened tension between North Korea and the US over Pyongyang's missile tests and efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal. A Chinese tour operator sent some staff on the inaugural voyage. The ferry has a restaurant, bars and a karaoke room. Chinese tourists are expected to use the service to visit communist North Korea and Russia."Turns out the distance between these cities is about 100 miles. And apparently there is a connection via China as well. A good spook -- think "intelligence service" -- could have moved 1500 by a variety of means, including that ferry service in operation since 2017.Source: First N Korea-Russia ferry service opens despite UN sanctions BBC, 18 May 2017
"The ferry, the Mangyongbong, set sail from the North Korean port of Rajin, the North's KCNA news agency said. "Mangyongbong's operation as the Rajin-Vladivostok international tourist liner will make a positive contribution to developing marine transport and economic cooperation and tourism between the two countries," it added.
North Korea launches ferry service to Russia's far east Reuters, 17 May 2017.
But another 'Rooskie-Commie' reports said:
"A cargo-passenger ferry service linking Russia and North Korea completed its first trip Thursday. The Man Gyong Bong ferry – which boasts a restaurant, two fully-stocked bars, a karaoke club and sauna facilities – left the port of Rajin in Rason, North Korea Wednesday and arrived in Russia's Far Eastern city of Vladivostok at 8:00 am local time Thursday, according to Russian state news agency TASS."Given that the ferry has been running for seven years or so, lots of "boots" could have been transported -- far more than 1,500 -- without the "intelligence services" of any country needing to report satellite imagery.Source: Ferry between Russia and North Korea starts regular service CNN, 18 May 2027.
But, since 2017....
These are the elites, the best of the best the Norks can muster. As such, they are used to being pampered with the best their country can offer them, like 2 scoops of rice with dinner.
Your Body on Spicy Food: The Good and Bad Ways It Affects Your Health
The supposed effects of eating spicy foods range from digestive ills to a faster metabolism, but what’s true, and when is too hot too much? See what experts and the latest research says.
By
Joy Manning
Medically Reviewed
by
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
Published on September 15, 2023
Chili lovers beware: Under certain circumstances, hot sauce can be risky.
When it comes to food, most like it hot. Nearly three-quarters of Americans (74 percent) reported eating hot sauce with their food, according to an online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted in 2022 by the Harris Poll for Instacart. And the hotter, the better, it appears. The YouTube show Hot Ones, which features celebrity interviews conducted over increasingly spicy chicken wings, has racked up more than 58 million views. Even fast food joints are cashing in on the popularity of all things spicy — Wendy’s recently added new menu items featuring the ghost pepper, another infamously scorching variety.
But a recent tragedy may have spicy food aficionados second-guessing just how healthy this habit is. The New York Times reported that a teenager in Worcester, Massachusetts, died shortly after attempting the “Paqui one-chip challenge.” The goal of the challenge, set by the chip company and made popular on TikTok, is to eat an individually packaged tortilla chip liberally seasoned with both Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers, two of the spiciest peppers in the world, and then avoid eating or drinking anything else to soothe the pain for as long as possible.
This isn’t the first time super spicy food has been associated with health issues. In 2018, the Carolina Reaper pepper sent a man to the hospital with excruciating headaches. There is also a documented case of a man who ruptured his esophagus after eating a ghost pepper, and news reports of ultra-spicy snacks sending kids and teens to the emergency room with stomach pain.
Are such cases anomalies, though, or are fiery foods actually bad for human health? What happens when you eat one, and is there any truth to the idea that consuming spicy foods may actually have some benefits, like increased metabolism or help with cold congestion? Here is what nutrition experts have to say about those and other burning questions about your body on spicy food.
What Makes Spicy Foods Hot?
Spice can refer to a range of ingredients that give foods a kick or produce a warming sensation. A volatile compound found in wasabi, horseradish, and mustard called isothiocyanate, for instance, is responsible for these foods’ pungent odor and the sinus-clearing sensation when eaten, according to research published in the Journal of Food Science in September 2020. But usually when people talk about spicy food, they mean the heat that comes from a compound called capsaicin, which is found in abundance in chili peppers like jalapeños, according to Britannica.
Capsaicin can make your mouth and tongue feel like it’s on fire, but it doesn’t burn your flesh the way high temperatures do. When you eat something spicy that contains capsaicin, pain sensors send a signal to your brain that feels like a burning sensation, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It can make your brain think what you’re eating is actually hot, it hurts, and makes you want to avoid eating it. This is how chili pepper plants protect themselves from animals who would otherwise eat them. Capsaicin, a chemical irritant, can cause a similar response if it comes into contact with your skin, eyes or hands.
Capsaicin is measured using the Scoville scale, which indicates the spicy heat in a type of pepper based on the amount of capsaicin it contains, expressed in Scoville units. A typical jalapeño has 5,000 Scoville units. The Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers that are used in the Paqui chip contain about 1.5 million Scoville units and 1.2 million Scoville units, respectively.
This is a lot of heat for anyone to take, but it can be particularly overwhelming for kids and teens. “Children can tolerate a lower level of capsaicin compared to adults,” says Fazia Mir, MD, a spokesperson for the American Gastroenterological Association.
“Their bodies are still developing, and they may not be able to process these foods.”
The Good News About Spicy Food
In spite of the recent bad press, spicy foods have historically been renowned for their health benefits. There are many ways capsaicin-kissed foods can be good for you, suggests an umbrella review published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research in December 2022. A spicy diet may even help you live longer, according to some past research, which found that people who eat spicy food almost daily have a 14 percent chance of outliving those who eat spicy foods less than once a week. That same study found that people who enjoy spicy food frequently are less likely to die of cancer and heart and respiratory diseases than those who avoid the heat.
Capsaicin may offer pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a systematic review published in Frontiers in Oncology in July 2022. It is believed that the compound may interfere with neurotransmitters that send pain signals to the brain, per NIST. This is why capsaicin is often an ingredient in topical medications that treat pain and arthritis, per Mayo Clinic.
Spicy foods may also play a role in maintaining a lower BMI, revving metabolism, and enhancing the gut microbiome, according to the Cleveland Clinic. A meta-analysis published in Nutrition Journal in June 2023 concluded that spicy food may have a beneficial effect on high blood pressure. But the same meta-analysis found an association between people with the highest level of consumption of spicy food and an increased level of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, as well as an increased chance of obesity. (Much of the research on capsaicin and body weight is observational, showing a link but not cause and effect, and it conflicts at times, so more research is needed.)
The Bad News About Spicy Food
While additional research is needed on the long-term health effects of consuming spicy foods regularly, there is evidence that overdoing it on the hot stuff isn’t without risks.
“While many people enjoy spicy foods without any problems, for others, consuming very spicy foods can cause digestive discomfort or even more serious reactions,” says Bill Bradley, RD, who is based in Conway, Massachusetts. What kind of reactions? Extremely spicy foods can bring on abdominal pain, burning diarrhea, chest pain, headaches, and vomiting, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
There are a few reasons why spicy foods tend to cause gastrointestinal distress. “Capsaicin, when consumed in significant quantities, can be detrimental to the GI tract because it’s absorbed with greater efficiency in the stomach and upper small intestine,” says Dr. Mir. A study published in Experimental Cell Research in August 2022 also notes this fact. Additionally, research published in Foods in March 2022 stated that because of its pungency, high doses of capsaicin may inhibit gastric acid production, cause gastric inflammation, and cause structural changes of the intestinal barrier.
These effects may be one reason why the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation lists spicy foods among the potential dietary triggers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “Spicy foods can aggravate irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease,” says Mir. ODing on hot sauce isn’t so great for your throat, either. Extremely spicy foods is one potential cause of profound esophagitis, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, and research has found that capsaicin frequently triggers gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. Spicy food is also responsible for a lot of garden-variety indigestion, other research found.
The painful burning from spicy foods won’t necessarily be confined to your mouth and gut. “Some people might experience burning sensations on their skin if they come into direct contact with extremely spicy ingredients,” says Bradley.
If pepper juice or residue comes into contact with your eyes, it can be extremely painful and irritating, notes the National Capital Poison Center. That’s why it’s best to wear gloves when preparing hot peppers for cooking. If contact occurs, flush your eyes with water. For people who are especially sensitive to capsaicin, even inhaling it may cause an asthma attack. “High doses of capsaicin can cause bronchial constriction in patients with asthmatics, potentially mimicking a severe asthmatic attack,” says Mir.
There are some groups who should probably steer clear of spicy food altogether. “Young children have more sensitive palates and digestive systems,” says Bradley. “There’s no strict age at which spicy foods become okay for kids. It’s best to introduce spicy foods gradually and watch for any adverse reactions,” he says.
Mir agrees: “As for children, there is no data as to what the upper or lower limit of capsaicin is. Exercise caution when giving children overly spicy foods,” she says.
So, Is Eating Spicy Foods Healthy?
In spite of recent headlines, the average spicy curry or five-alarm chili is unlikely to cause serious problems for most adults. But it’s important to remember that everyone is different when it comes to spicy foods. Some people may be genetically predisposed to have a higher tolerance for spice because they have fewer receptors for capsaicin, according to Stanford University. The reverse can also be true: Some individuals are born with more taste buds, so they experience a stronger reaction to smaller amounts of spice.
“Know your body and its tolerance to spicy foods,” advises Mir. “If spicy food has triggered heartburn or unpleasant GI side effects in the past, then avoid it.”
Family owned and run North Korean , why doesn’t the UN put a stop to it , Oh wait the UN is way to busy fighting global warming ,LOL
“Weakness invites aggression”.
-— Donald Rumsfeld.
Marcus - this is the worst BS you have published since “grandmothers destroy Russian tanks with broomsticks” back in March 2022.
Watch for mass defections. How long before the first NK soldier is captured by the Ukes?
i believe Korean troops are bloodless/never fought and this gives them a proving ground to blood some of their troops without a local war BEFORE the local conflicts come...
