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Information related to North Korean history
When North Korea followed through on threats to shoot down a US spy plane
EC-121 incident led US to consider nuke strikes, showing how Kim Yo Jong’s recent warnings could spiral into conflict
Book review: A chronicle of Korea, from a mythological god-king to Kim Jong Un
‘Korea: A New History of South and North’ packs 4,000 years into an insightful overview but oversimplifies DPRK issues
Kim Jong Un promotes democracy in North Korea — on his terms
Leader’s silence at plenum appears tied to effort to limit his own role, a move that may paradoxically empower him
Under pressure: Why Japan is pushing for a North Korea summit with new urgency
Fumio Kishida says time ticking to resolve abductee issue, but domestic political concerns may also be playing a role
How the world may have missed out on seeing North Korea’s prison camps in person
DPRK twice looked set to invite Amnesty International, but distrust thwarted chance to learn more about rights abuses
Ask a North Korean: What did state propaganda teach you about love?
While praising sacrificial love between comrades, schools discourage romance and treat it as taboo
Why North Korea looked abroad for an education in international business
Outside educators have helped fill knowledge gaps and could again provide avenue for engagement once DPRK reopens
An interview with John Bolton, hardliner on North Korea – Ep. 296
Controversial former US national security advisor weighs in on Korean unification, China’s role on DPRK issues and more
Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea
Veterans minister says those who fought Japanese occupation do not deserve honor if they contributed to Kim regime
The Wagner Group and North Korea, Seoul under DPRK rule and more – Ep. 295
Dr. Kim Kyung-jin shares his memories of the Korean War, plus the view of the Wagner uprising in Pyongyang
