Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
North Korea lost the war of ideas a long time ago
Foreign influence, especially from South Korea, is a far more dangerous threat than sanctions or COVID-19
Tourism off the beaten path in North Korea’s capital city
Pyongyang offers an array of entertainment, from laser tag to water parks, beyond the typical statues and monuments
Sinuiju, North Korea’s most popular destination at the Chinese border
The feeling of crossing the bridge by train from China for the first time is a truly unforgettable experience
A lack of flights, hotels is holding back North Korean tourism
The DPRK will need to scale up infrastructure, mend broken diplomatic bridges to blossom as a tourist destination
North Korea’s brief, surreal experiment with passenger cruises
Though the project quickly folded, the DPRK demonstrated a surprising openness to new tourism ideas
Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good
Far from supporting the regime, tourism promotes understanding between peoples that view themselves as enemies
North Korean defector Yeonmi Park muddles human rights message with partisanship
Prominent defectors like Park often align themselves with conservatives in South Korea and the U.S.
The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea
The DPRK’s flirtation with capitalism has led to hotels, casinos, beaches and trade shows in one small area in the North
What it’s like to be a foreign tour guide in North Korea
Guides occupy a strange middle ground when it comes to North Korea watchers due to all the time spent in the country
What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist
The reality of sightseeing is much different than portrayed, despite some restrictions
