Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Every person working in tourism is making a living not making bombs
Author of Bradt Guide to North Korea says criticism of DPRK investment in tourism and leisure is misplaced
The disjointed debate over engagement with North Korea
Both critics and proponents needed clearer, more specific arguments
Back from DC: Is a North Korea nuclear deal on the horizon?
Despite many shortcomings, signs point to eventual freeze-for-aid agreement
Are human rights really improving in North Korea?
A response to Lankov's recent column on human rights, by Greg Scarlatiou – Executive Director of HRNK
North Korea taking uneven approach toward U.S., South Korea?
What the shooting of a border-swimmer suggests about inter-Korean relations
Why the renewal of operations at Kaesong is a good thing
Latest agreement on facility offers opportunity to build trust, reduce tensions
Is it time to start taking Dennis Rodman seriously?
Rodman announces plans to coach DPRK Olympic Team and write book with Kim Jong Un
Of spies and defectors in north east Asia
Long, severe detention process for would-be defectors raises questions
‘I Was Told There Would be Robots’
Examining the misconceptions and morality of traveling to North Korea
Thoughts on Kumgang and Kaesong
"It's the Koreans who have to deal with their future...we should be encouraging them to do so"
