The United States' research group has spotted warning signs that North Korea has resumed operations of its plutonium reactor facility that can generate one nuclear bomb a year. If this is true, the country has once again (and repeatedly) evaded laws enforced by United Nations against building of nuclear arsenals.

Bloomberg Businessweek posted a statement from Nick Hansen, the person behind the report. He stressed, "This release of hot water indicates that the reactor is in operation and the turbine powered electrical generators are producing power."

In another horrific story released by The Telegraph, ex-lover of North Korean leader was among the 17 performers who were executed by firing squad after reportedly violating laws on pornography. Their families were forced to watch the execution by machine gun.

The Long-Standing Threat to South Korea

With all the nuclear antics and display of terror, everyone's wondering how does it feel to live in the other half of the Korean Peninsula. South Koreans have long endured intimidations from one of the most isolated nations in the world. Their borders are well-guarded 24 by 7 by 365.

South Korea is also a known ally of the United States, which is ironically the penultimate antagonist of North Korea. According to a New York Times article, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has met with South Korean leaders to engineer strategies to deter growing threats from the communist country up north. Hagel was also positive about military reinforcements happening in South Korea.

"The Republic of Korea military has grown stronger, more professional and more capable especially over the past decade," Mr. Hagel said. "This is a trend we want to see continue."

During the biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in the country, South Korean military forces displayed its sophisticated missiles that can allegedly turn the entire North Korea to dust. Aside from the missiles, there were around 190 weapons showcased at the event, together with 11,000 troops and 120 aircrafts. It's kind of showing force and a statement saying that they are now capable of punishing North Korea, when provoked.

There is a mandatory 2-year military service being implemented in the country for the longest time. Even international K-Pop male artists are not exempted in this exercise.

Terror is a dagger to the heart of anyone. In today's world, whoever brings fear controls everything. Iran, which has been a prominent other half of the Axis of Evil during George W. Bush's era, has now opened its door to possible peace talks with the United States.

In support to drive a more livable planet, China has finally banned shipping of equipment and chemical substances that can be used for nuclear purposes, to North Korea. This could really hurt. Imagine China closing its door to Apple or to other big guns in the industry. It will, in one way or another, have an impact.

But, with the reopening of that reactor, people are left wondering, what nuclear maniac North Korea is really up to? Perhaps, Dennis Rodman (Kim Jong-un's BFF) has the answer.