North Korea Ranks 2nd Happiest Country In The World, US Ranks At 203

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North Korea's happiness index rank: China top, US bottom

A Chinese media, Chaoxian.com.cn, reported on Thursday that North Korea's Chosun Central TV recently released the survey result of a 'Happiness Index (Gross National Happiness) of each nation,' which was conducted in North Korea.

According to the index, the happiest country in the world is China and North Korea is ranked no. 2. Interestingly, South Korea is ranked No.152 and the U.S. ranks last at No.203.

Chaoxian.com.cn sarcastically commented that "North Korea gladly gave the no. 1 spot to China and North Korea itself ranked no. 2. North Korea must be the happiest country in the universe."

China scored 100 points and was selected as the country where the happiest people live in and North Korea with 98 points, ranked at no. 2.

The top five rankings include Cuba (no. 3, 93 points), Iran (no.4, 88 points), and Venezuela (no.5, 85 points). South Korea, with 18 points, was placed at no.152 and the U.S. ranked no. 203 with its score not marked.

Free North Korea Broadcast, a South Korea based broadcast, commented that the North Koreans who are completely brainwashed, repeatedly proclaim "We are the happiest people in the world. I will trust ‘the General’ and always follow him only."

Some readers said the ranking is wrong as it seems to survey only those people who do not know the world. Therefore, precisely speaking, the happiness index of North Korea should be not no. 2 but no. 1 in their survey. Some even commented that the those who voted were not the common people but those who held power and authority in the government of North Korea.

Source with pictures. Warning: Some images may be disturbing: http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/153551/20110528/north-korea-happiness-index-rank-china-top-us-bottom-photos.htm

-- hken.ibtimes.com 2011-05-30

[samran]

I didn't see the heading SATIRE that comes before these types of article.

Anyway, I always thought the Bhutanese had the highest gross happiness factor?

[IanForbes]

When you raise a nation of robots then what do you expect? North Korea and China brainwash their people the same way Hitler did to the Germans in the 1930s

[thaifkrlim]

Not Thai related

[PoorSucker]

Kim Jong-il: Best Golfer in the World

By Kickntrue on 12/11/06

This is from a couple years ago- but it's too good not to post. North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il is the best golfer in the world, hands down. On his first ever trip to the golf course, he shot 38-under par, including 5 hole-in-ones! This is reported by the government controlled media. He routinely shoots 3 or 4 hole-in-ones every time out.

Their is only one course in North Korea and it plays to about 7,700 yards, making Jong-il's feat even more impressive. 38-under par on a course longer than almost any in the US = NOT BAD!

Just for fun- it is also important to note that the N. Korean media also reports that Jong-il bowled a perfect game-300, on his first time out bowling!

At about 5'3" and wearing that crazy jump suit of his, this is all very impressive.

[tso310]

I thought Team America had got rid of him.

[Awohalitsiktoli]

Not Thai related

Yes it is. These are the same people who consistently rank Bangkok as the #1 city in the world. They also have been hired to modify the education system in Thailand and create world hubs for everything imaginable.

[doggie888888]

Surely this should be moved to the "Jokes" forum?

[Thongkorn]

Depends on who does the poll. but Am English and I am happy for North Korea.

Edited May 30, 2011 by Thongkorn

[dunkin2012]

South Korea, a country that has the highest commit suicide rate in the world can be the @ 152th in rank. make much sense

but the us = 203 is not quite right.

wonder what will be given to Thailand in the rank?

not Thai related =

Edited May 30, 2011 by dunkin2012

[StreetCowboy]

Well, I'm delighted for them, because they've had to put up with so much for so long. It just goes to show that money can't buy happiness, or anything else, come to that, in North Korea. I expect most of the whingers on this forum are just carping out of jealousy. Well done, North Korea.

Its lucky they have such strict border controls, or they would be awash with illegal immigrants swarming into their country. And its no wonder the few that do leave all seem to cross the border into Manchuria and the glorious People's Republic, to achieve still greater joy.

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[slapout]

When will North Korea start advertising the virgins who are awaiting those who venture to sample its "best of the best" lifestyle. The parkas so noticeable in both countries in the top 2 are just to keep that pleasent nip off around sundown or on the way to/from the sauna.

[Darrel]

I thought Team America had got rid of him.

"I'm so wonewy."

Kim Jong Il is surely the worlds biggest a***hole. He makes even Mugabe look good.

[Warhammer820]

i would be happy too if my other choice was die

[Richard4849]

Ignorance is bliss, I guess. One day the North Koreans will find out how miserable they really are.