Andrei Lankov is a Director at NK News and writes exclusively for the site as one of the world's leading authorities on North Korea. A graduate of Leningrad State University, he attended Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung University from 1984-5 - an experience you can read about here. In addition to his writing, he is also a Professor at Kookmin University.
Language barriers, propaganda and harsh realities keep barbs from 'The Interview' and 'Team America' from sinking in
Many women see arrangement, while potentially abusive, as relatively stable
Those who escape the North are from the less educated, less skilled, less politically engaged class
‘Inappropriate’ stories about North-South negotiations, China tell readers a lot
Human rights activists must encourage accurate, honest stories from escapees, not harmful exaggerations
Fifth anniversary of currency debacle serves as reminder of market's power
Those who came of age during Arduous March have less faith in the regime’s benevolence
Leader highlights light industry, seemingly eyes South Korea in search for sponsors
China’s disapproval, Western outrage, Russia’s economy give Pyongyang few investment options
Even compromised, the North Korean bureau can still be an important source of information
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