We reported a few days ago that the (in)famous Pirate Bay had switched providers and locations due to intense pressure from law enforcement agencies. It seems the pirates have finally found a new long term home and it's probably the most surprising place ever: North Korea.

Yes, the site that is reportedly fighting for freedom has become best buds with one of the most restrictive regimes on Earth. Then again, they are arguing for giving almost everything away for free, to each according to his needs from each according to his ability. So yeah, maybe they actually have more in common then we thought. In either case, the irony isn't lost on the them. On their official blog the pirates posted:

This is truly an ironic situation. [...]We believe that being offered our virtual asylum in Korea is a first step of this country's changing view of access to information. It's a country opening up and one thing is sure, they do not care about threats like others do.

What's even more interesting is that they mention that the beloved leader Kim Jong Un was the one that actually extended the invitation to come over.The pirates also note that this relationship has a potential to actually exert some change in the country. They explain that they will try to do everything in their power to convince the N. Korean government to let its own people access The Pirate Bay.

This development is definitely interesting and it will very likely have geopolitical implications. And if nothing else, it will give certain folks even more reasons to hate North Korea.

Update: As many of you have pointed out this was indeed fake. The Pirate Bay posted last night on their Facebook page the fact that the whole "moving to North Korea" thing was a spoof designed to create some buzz. Well done to them and well done to the smart folks that proved early on this was indeed a hack.

Source: TPB Blog | Thanks to the folks in our forums for the tip | Image courtesy of @Occristian