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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
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 1: Years of exodus 1945-1953
National division led many groups in North Korea to look for a way out
The rapidly developing world of North Korean real estate
Prices of homes have increased as much as dozens of times over in the past decade
The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive
Jang execution shows Pyongyang elite’s dissatisfaction with glut of Chinese investment
The family feuds of the Kim dynasty
Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings
Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed
Even small changes in how North Koreans view Westerners can help
How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry
New regulations have led to immediate 30% increase in output - source
China cool to North Korean economic reform drive
Returning from China, Lankov says there is little mood in Beijing for providing meaningful assistance to N. Korea
ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge
Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War
