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North-South migration, part 4: After 2011, the stream dries out again?

North-South migration, part 4: After 2011, the stream dries out again?

Mix of increased security, propaganda campaigns appear successful in sharply cutting defections

North-South migration, part 4: After 2011, the stream dries out again?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 19, 2014
Assessing the impact of the UN’s human rights in North Korea report

Assessing the impact of the UN’s human rights in North Korea report

Why the UN's report on DPRK human rights violations will signal change in North Korea

Assessing the impact of the UN’s human rights in North Korea report
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza February 18, 2014
The long hard slog to shine a light on North Korean human rights
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The long hard slog to shine a light on North Korean human rights

What’s been did and what’s been hid: A look back at human rights accountability in DPRK

The long hard slog to shine a light on North Korean human rights
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter February 17, 2014
North-South Migration, part 3: People in their thousands, 1991-2010

North-South Migration, part 3: People in their thousands, 1991-2010

Sudden changes in the North, China in the '90s made more defections possible

North-South Migration, part 3: People in their thousands, 1991-2010
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 17, 2014
Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae

Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae

Visit by former ambassador not focused on detained missionary but part of ongoing Track II diplomacy

Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 14, 2014
North-South Migration, part 2: A small trickle 1953-90

North-South Migration, part 2: A small trickle 1953-90

Defections to South Korea were difficult but well rewarded in post-war years

North-South Migration, part 2: A small trickle 1953-90
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 13, 2014
In search of miracles and substitutes: North Korea’s potato revolution

In search of miracles and substitutes: North Korea’s potato revolution

"The potato is good for people’s health" – Comrade Kim Jong Il

In search of miracles and substitutes: North Korea’s potato revolution
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko February 13, 2014
North-South migration, part 1: Years of exodus 1945-1953

North-South migration, part 1: Years of exodus 1945-1953

National division led many groups in North Korea to look for a way out

North-South migration, part 1: Years of exodus 1945-1953
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 10, 2014
Why is North Korea called the DPRK?

Why is North Korea called the DPRK?

Name dates back to series of 'people's republics' dubbed by the Soviet Union

Why is North Korea called the DPRK?
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young February 7, 2014
Analysis: Kim Jong Il’s bodyguard now serving Kim Jong Un

Analysis: Kim Jong Il’s bodyguard now serving Kim Jong Un

Photos reveal Kim Jong Il's bodyguard now protects son, Kim Jong Un

Analysis: Kim Jong Il’s bodyguard now serving Kim Jong Un
The Spelunker
The Spelunker February 5, 2014