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North Korea’s future and the growth of information access
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North Korea’s future and the growth of information access

In the third part of a series, we examine whether outside information could bring down the regime

North Korea’s future and the growth of information access
Jieun Baek
Jieun Baek December 15, 2016
Inside Hanawon, where North Koreans learn the capitalist way of life

Inside Hanawon, where North Koreans learn the capitalist way of life

In first press visit to the center in three years, NK News toured the controversial "House of Unity"

Inside Hanawon, where North Koreans learn the capitalist way of life
Donald Kirk
Donald Kirk November 28, 2016
Stranger on the border: Speaking with North Korean-born artist Oh Sung-cheol

Stranger on the border: Speaking with North Korean-born artist Oh Sung-cheol

From three years in an embassy basement to exhibitions in Seoul

Stranger on the border: Speaking with North Korean-born artist Oh Sung-cheol
Jeong Eun Lee November 17, 2016
Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side

Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side

In a new book, anthropologist hopes to dispel myths about life in the border city

Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 27, 2016
“Martyr”: Reverend Kim and the family that sued North Korea

“Martyr”: Reverend Kim and the family that sued North Korea

The death of a priest in a prison camp remains a tragic example of missionary work gone wrong

“Martyr”: Reverend Kim and the family that sued North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 26, 2016
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of life in Seoul?

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of life in Seoul?

"The Seoul accent is sweet enough to warm you up whenever you get to hear it"

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of life in Seoul?
Je Son Lee
Je Son Lee October 21, 2016
Defector reveals causes of 2014 Pyongyang apartment collapse

Defector reveals causes of 2014 Pyongyang apartment collapse

North Korean construction expert blames disaster, loss of life on poor building effort

Defector reveals causes of 2014 Pyongyang apartment collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 13, 2016
How N. Korean defector-run businesses are changing lives

How N. Korean defector-run businesses are changing lives

Defectors are becoming entrepreneurs - and healing the wounds of the past

How N. Korean defector-run businesses are changing lives
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 13, 2016
Abuses of power? Film reveals how the NIS mistreats defectors

Abuses of power? Film reveals how the NIS mistreats defectors

“Spy Nation” documents an opaque ROK secret service - and some lawmakers agree

Abuses of power? Film reveals how the NIS mistreats defectors
Kyung Lee
Kyung Lee October 12, 2016
Why Kim Jong Un won’t visit North Korea’s flooded regions

Why Kim Jong Un won’t visit North Korea’s flooded regions

Security concerns keep the North Korean leadership from traveling too far from Pyongyang

Why Kim Jong Un won’t visit North Korea’s flooded regions
Donald Kirk
Donald Kirk October 7, 2016
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