History
Information related to North Korean history
A diplomat’s life: On the ground in Pyongyang during the ‘fire and fury’ era
North Koreans in the capital city seemed to genuinely believe conflict could break out at anytime
Gift guide: The best books for North Korea watchers this holiday season
New titles released in 2021 shed light on all things DPRK, from everyday life to little-known history
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?
Experts vote on Kim’s worst calls during his first decade in power, from COVID controls to negotiating tactics
The overlooked spelling error that underscores North Korea’s culture of fear
The country’s highest honor misspelled the DPRK’s name for years, as correcting the party was all but inconceivable
North Korean capitalism’s failure in the Third World
Pyongyang mixed economics and politics as it competed with Seoul and sought new trade partners in the Global South
What to expect on North Korea’s new nuclear missile holiday next week
Pyongyang may conduct meetings, a parade or a missile test to celebrate Rocket Industry Day on Nov. 29
Book review: ‘Outsiders: Memories of Migration to and from North Korea’
Markus Bell writes a sobering reflection on the tens of thousands of Koreans that voluntarily left Japan for North Korea
Why an end-of-war declaration with North Korea may not lead to peace
Only a peace treaty can end a war, but even that isn’t enough to guarantee the cessation of hostilities
The secret to success in North Korea? Workers’ Party membership
Joining the ruling WPK in North Korea is the surest, and in many cases only, path towards social mobility
Despite the hype, North Korea and US won’t play ball on ending the Korean War
Seoul is insistent, but Pyongyang and Washington are stuck on what comes first: denuclearization or sanctions relief
