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What’s in a name? Defectors’ organization attracts criticism

What’s in a name? Defectors’ organization attracts criticism

Coalition rails against Korea Hana Foundation for name change, budget issues, lack of defector representation

What’s in a name? Defectors’ organization attracts criticism
Max Kim
Max Kim | Robert Lauler November 4, 2014
The Pueblo as a North Korean monument

The Pueblo as a North Korean monument

Captured vessel emerged as symbol of victory over the U.S. as Kim Jong Il took power

The Pueblo as a North Korean monument
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 3, 2014
N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

Pyongyang continues to research advanced naval capabilities, deployment likely years away

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 3, 2014
North Korean diplomats and the illegal ivory trade

North Korean diplomats and the illegal ivory trade

A look into the DPRK’s involvement in the illegal ivory, rhino horn trade for hard currency

North Korean diplomats and the illegal ivory trade
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young October 28, 2014
North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander

North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander

U.S. and South Korea increasingly concerned over North’s nuclear, missile threat

North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 27, 2014
Liberation from the present

Liberation from the present

How North Korean children’s literature enculturates a concept of time

Liberation from the present
Peter Moody
Peter Moody October 24, 2014
The Islamic State’s North Korean arms

The Islamic State’s North Korean arms

Pyongyang likely not aiding IS directly, but its weapons may have reached them nonetheless

The Islamic State’s North Korean arms
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger October 24, 2014
From Military-First to Sports-First?

From Military-First to Sports-First?

Emphasis on international competitions may hint at soft power approach

From Military-First to Sports-First?
Peter Moody
Peter Moody October 20, 2014
N. Korea pressures U.S. on soldiers’ remains

N. Korea pressures U.S. on soldiers’ remains

Pyongyang leverages important issue in possible hopes of money from U.S.

N. Korea pressures U.S. on soldiers’ remains
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler October 17, 2014
Preventing violence in a post-Kim North

Preventing violence in a post-Kim North

Forward-thinking needed to assess Pyongyang’s alternative leadership futures

Preventing violence in a post-Kim North
Van Jackson
Van Jackson October 17, 2014