Interviews
Conversations with leading experts and professionals working on the DPRK
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship
Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts
Lee Shin-wha says her heart is ‘heavier’ after tenure and calls for more collective action to resolve DPRK human rights
Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert
In interview, Georgy Toloraya says sanctions should focus on nukes and voices frustration about time on Panel of Experts
Russia-North Korea defense pact makes unification impossible, ex-diplomat says
In interview, former Russian diplomat Georgy Toloraya suggests treaty will prevent escalation on peninsula
As Paris 2024 nears, ‘godmother’ of North Korean Paralympians champions change
In interview, missionary Sue Kinsler recounts her work for people with disabilities across more than 130 visits to DPRK
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward
Why it may take a crisis to unlock the US-North Korea nuclear stalemate
In interview, former US adviser Frank Aum outlines dangers of waiting to engage and need for ‘unconventional’ diplomacy
At rock bottom: Moon Chung-in surveys the ruins of North Korea diplomacy
In interview, former presidential adviser raises alarm about risk of conflict, laments sidelining of peace advocates
Why a private US citizen decided to take down North Korea’s internet on his own
In interview, hacker Alejandro Caceres shares why he went public, what he learned and why he backs cyberwarfare
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more