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More articles by 'Fyodor Tertitskiy'
The Soviet-Japanese War: the brief conflict that created North Korea
73 years since its outbreak, the war's impact is often understated
August 8, 2018
Why Soviet plans for Austria-style unification in Korea did not become a reality
An official document reveals the division of the peninsula could have been avoided
August 7, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
Last month saw the leader make a record breaking number of economy-related visits
August 7, 2018
Fragile peace: the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement
65 years on, a temporary agreement has become the new normal
July 26, 2018
How the North is run: the secret police
The DPRK's state security is the cornerstone of the Kim family's power - but life at the top is a dangerous game
July 24, 2018
Why do so many North Korean officials die in car crashes?
Several members of the DPRK elite have met their end in mysterious automotive accidents
July 19, 2018
Looking South: North Korean coverage of Moon Jae-in’s Presidency
State media appears more interested in the faults of the opposition than the pro-engagement President
July 18, 2018
The problems with North Korean translations
From "dotard" to bad grammar: it's typically better for researchers to use the original source
July 17, 2018
A brief history of North Korean reforms
Despite some tentative steps, Pyongyang remains a long way away from serious change
July 12, 2018
The Kim Jong Un succession campaign: how the “Young General” took power
The worsening health of his father led to a speedy propaganda effort to anoint the new leader
July 10, 2018
