David A. Tizzard has a Ph.D. in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He is a social and cultural commentator who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He is also the host of the Korea Deconstructed podcast.
In North Korea, only one version of history exists – a common theme in all authoritarian states, Katie Stallard writes
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While aiming to humanize North Koreans, Felix Abt’s latest presents misleading critiques of Western narratives
Moon Jae-in, if elected, must establish formal diplomatic relations with the North
The towns and villages where the two Koreas meet are the best place to start building a solution
Neoconservative and simplistic approaches to the DPRK haven't worked
Those championing, predicting unification are misguided in 'seemingly utopian visions'
Relying on work of others is widespread in academia, so what's wrong with using translations?
If South Korea's policy changes every five years no progress with the North is likely to take place
Fear of being branded a traitor stifles study of the North, holds back constructive discussion
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