In shot at Japan, North Korea creates its own time zone

By World Tribune on August 7, 2015   BB NE Asia, Exclusives, NE Asia, North Korea, Top Stories, World Links  

Special to WorldTribune.com In a clear shot propaganda offensives aimed at its former Japanese colonial rulers, North Korea on Aug. 7 announced that it would turn back its clocks by 30 minutes next week to create its own unique time zone. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the establishment of “Pyongyang time” […]