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Interview: How North Korean defector Timothy Cho became a believer in democracy
Imprisoned for trying to escape, Cho recounts how he settled in the UK and decided to pursue a career in politics
January 9, 2023
Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access
James Hoare discusses the difficulty of establishing bilateral ties and why he thinks relations are unlikely to improve
December 22, 2022
In a quiet London suburb, North Korean defectors search for home
New Malden provides a place where refugees can blend in. But they carry with them the memories of those left behind.
November 11, 2022
A North Korean defector blazes her own trail as an artist in Seoul: Interview
‘I want to demonstrate that North Korean refugees can do just as well as anybody else in South Korea and beyond’
July 21, 2022
Interview: How North Korean defector Jihyun Park found happiness in the UK
The human rights activist shares her defection story and how her experiences drove her to get involved in politics
May 26, 2022
How North Korea’s rock-bottom credit rating hampers major development plans
North Korea must take reforms more seriously to capitalize on high financial literacy in the country, experts say
February 22, 2022
‘No indication’ North Korea will denuclearize, says former UK envoy to Pyongyang
Alastair Morgan says signs point to DPRK continuing nuclear and long-range weapons development during pandemic
January 13, 2022
How COVID-19 is giving a boost to North Korea’s central bank
Border controls have dampened demand for forex, increasing the won’s value and giving the bank greater leverage
December 17, 2021
Interview: Why COVID-19 shut the door on Kim Jong Un’s Singapore vision
John Everard, former UK ambassador to North Korea, says Pyongyang faces ‘crisis of identity' not seen since 1990s
November 16, 2021
