Ole Jakob Skåtun is a freelance journalist. In addition to reporting on Korean affairs for newspapers in his native Norway, his previous work also includes freelance work from Russia.
Visit only the latest in a series of recent Russian outreaches to North Korea
Appellate court maintains guilty verdict on passport-law violation
Railway conference in Pyongyang raises questions on resuming trans-Korean and trans-Siberian rail talks.
Ahead of final verdict in the Yoo Woo-seong-case, issues of money-brokering, citizenship-issues cause commotion
Decreased state control, increased marketization make N. Korea's illicit activities more difficult to monitor – report.
Meeting suggests tougher Chinese stance towards North Korea - Lankov
If acquitted of espionage, defector may still face deportation over false citizenship report
Norwegians will celebrate constitution's 200th anniversary with students from Pyongyang
Recent developments the result of careful considerations, experts suggest
Australian speaks with Australian newspaper about his 15-day interrogation process
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