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July 16, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrei Lankov

Andrei Lankov

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.

Analysis

North-South Migration, part 2: A small trickle 1953-90

Defections to South Korea were difficult but well rewarded in post-war years

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovFebruary 13, 2014
Analysis

North-South migration, part 1: Years of exodus 1945-1953

National division led many groups in North Korea to look for a way out

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovFebruary 10, 2014
Analysis

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

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovJanuary 29, 2014
Analysis

The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive

Jang execution shows Pyongyang elite’s dissatisfaction with glut of Chinese investment

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovJanuary 21, 2014
Analysis

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovJanuary 15, 2014
Opinion

Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed

Even small changes in how North Koreans view Westerners can help

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovJanuary 7, 2014
Analysis

How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry

New regulations have led to immediate 30% increase in output - source

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovJanuary 2, 2014
Analysis

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

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovDecember 17, 2013
Analysis

ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge

Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovDecember 9, 2013
Analysis

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovDecember 3, 2013