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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination
Bygone-era provided more stability, despite criticism sessions putting Cold War allies to shame
A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon
If something goes wrong in the political sphere, Russian investors could be in serious trouble
The rise of North Korea’s new rich
From washing machines to bulging waistlines, wealthy Northerners flaunt new wealth
As border defections drop, ‘southern money’ pours in
Pyongyang has effectively curbed crossings into China, but not remittances
North Korea: The next Thailand of Asia?
Push to bring in foreign visitors may reveal shortcomings in Kim Jong Un’s knowledge
Back from DC: Is a North Korea nuclear deal on the horizon?
Despite many shortcomings, signs point to eventual freeze-for-aid agreement
Pyongsong: Site of the revolution to come?
City near North Korea’s capital has become center of national commerce
How human rights in North Korea are gradually improving
Human rights improving due to leniency, bribery, and fewer family punishments
North Korea’s irreconcilable relationship with Christianity
Long persecuted, Christians in the North now have ‘official’ churches, catacomb networks
