November 27, 2024
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Analysis
How North Korean writings rationalize Kim Jong Un’s leadership style
Stories about the ‘failures,’ and lessons, of specialists explain Kim’s decision-making
March 22, 2016
Analysis
The good – but not too good – Japanese of N.Korean mass culture
The late 1980s saw the movement of the ‘good foreigner,’ including from Japan, in Northern works
February 17, 2016
Analysis
Social criticism in North Korean cinematography
Films noted the persistent problems in Kim Il Sungist society – but avoided real causes
January 19, 2016
Evergreen
North Korean cinematography’s successful debut
Oddly, a competently made 1949 film preceeded decades of North Korean cinematic schlock
December 16, 2015
Evergreen
North Koreans in the city: clash of work ethics
Why North Korean tardiness is not the same thing as laziness
August 15, 2014
Analysis
The misfortunes of North Korean virtue
How Northern popular culture inculcates selflessness, humility and other traits that serve defectors poorly
June 24, 2014
Analysis
Misinterpreting North Korea’s gestures of passion
Grand spontaneous displays show sincerity, not fanaticism, in the North's culture
March 13, 2014
Analysis
In search of miracles and substitutes: North Korea’s potato revolution
"The potato is good for people’s health" – Comrade Kim Jong Il
February 13, 2014
Analysis
In search for miracles and substitutes: reform in the DPRK
Masik Pass, the latest in a long line of quick fix solutions.
January 27, 2014
