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Fyodor Tertitskiy

Fyodor Tertitskiy

Fyodor Tertitskiy is a leading researcher at Seoul’s Kookmin University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Seoul National University and is the author of several books on North Korean history and military in English and Korean.

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North Korea’s unique interpretation of Marxist historiography

North Korea’s unique interpretation of Marxist historiography

DPRK philosophy has been mixed in its teaching of traditional Communist narratives of the past

North Korea’s unique interpretation of Marxist historiography
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 4, 2017
A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea

A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea

Could a coup depose the Paektu bloodline - and keep the DPRK intact?

A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 24, 2017
The personality cults of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il: a brief history

The personality cults of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il: a brief history

How did the DPRK's extreme leader-worship emerge - and where is it going?

The personality cults of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il: a brief history
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 13, 2017
Lies, damned lies, and Songun: How not to interpret North Korean behavior

Lies, damned lies, and Songun: How not to interpret North Korean behavior

Commentary on the DPRK is too often filled with half-truths, clichés, and pure speculation

Lies, damned lies, and Songun: How not to interpret North Korean behavior
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 9, 2017
How to get ahead in the North Korean army

How to get ahead in the North Korean army

Work hard, bribe a little, and memorize the Leaders' speeches: the path to success in the KPA

How to get ahead in the North Korean army
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 28, 2017
The 1967 speech that set North Korean totalitarianism in stone

The 1967 speech that set North Korean totalitarianism in stone

Today marks 50 years since a speech by Kim Il Sung which would define the DPRK forever

The 1967 speech that set North Korean totalitarianism in stone
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 24, 2017
Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?

Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?

A North Korean perestroika is taking place, but it is being pushed by officials with little sway

Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 12, 2017
South Korea’s April 19th Revolution: Lessons for North Korea

South Korea’s April 19th Revolution: Lessons for North Korea

Why did Kim Il Sung not take advantage of the turmoil in the South?

South Korea’s April 19th Revolution: Lessons for North Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 19, 2017
Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda
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Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda

Why is the North's propaganda so effective inside the country?

Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 12, 2017
Read all about it: North Korea’s newspapers and how they differ

Read all about it: North Korea’s newspapers and how they differ

The DPRK's state-run newspapers offer little variety for their readers

Read all about it: North Korea’s newspapers and how they differ
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 21, 2017
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