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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

Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination

Bygone-era provided more stability, despite criticism sessions putting Cold War allies to shame

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovNovember 27, 2013
Analysis

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

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovNovember 18, 2013
Analysis

The rise of North Korea’s new rich

From washing machines to bulging waistlines, wealthy Northerners flaunt new wealth

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovNovember 14, 2013
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As border defections drop, ‘southern money’ pours in

Pyongyang has effectively curbed crossings into China, but not remittances

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovNovember 4, 2013
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North Korea: The next Thailand of Asia?

Push to bring in foreign visitors may reveal shortcomings in Kim Jong Un’s knowledge

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovOctober 31, 2013
Analysis

Back from DC: Is a North Korea nuclear deal on the horizon?

Despite many shortcomings, signs point to eventual freeze-for-aid agreement

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovOctober 14, 2013
Analysis

The problem with a Korean peace treaty

North may seek agreement with U.S. to delegitimize South

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovOctober 9, 2013
Analysis

Pyongsong: Site of the revolution to come?

City near North Korea’s capital has become center of national commerce

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovSeptember 20, 2013
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How human rights in North Korea are gradually improving

Human rights improving due to leniency, bribery, and fewer family punishments

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovSeptember 12, 2013
Analysis

North Korea’s irreconcilable relationship with Christianity

Long persecuted, Christians in the North now have ‘official’ churches, catacomb networks

Andrei LankovAndrei LankovSeptember 9, 2013