Supernotes Update: Dueling Headlines!

Joongang Ilbo: Seoul not buying U.S. case against North’s $100 bills

Chosun Ilbo: Seoul Swings Behind U.S. in N.Korea Forgery Charge

I report, you decide.

Meanwhile, our Ambassador, envigorated by his new congressional attaboy and one-up, is making the case. Predictably, some Chinese and South Korean officials are raising the standard to “beyond a reasonable doubt,” (or even “absolute proof,” a standard that does not exist under the law) which only works when investigators have the option of getting a warrant, going to the crime scene, and boxing up the evidence.

The North Koreans’ insistence that they’re not counterfeiting now threatens the six-party goat rodeo. So sad, because as I’ve suggested before, South Korea could give peace a chance if it would just be a little more flexible:

Is any sacrifice too great for peace, I ask you?