History
Information related to North Korean history
The Soviet-Japanese War: the brief conflict that created North Korea
73 years since its outbreak, the war's impact is often understated
Why Soviet plans for Austria-style unification in Korea did not become a reality
An official document reveals the division of the peninsula could have been avoided
Fragile peace: the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement
65 years on, a temporary agreement has become the new normal
“Do you envy it?” Why North Korean movies urged the people to idealize city life
In DPRK culture, modern technology always means happiness
Why do so many North Korean officials die in car crashes?
Several members of the DPRK elite have met their end in mysterious automotive accidents
The problems with North Korean translations
From "dotard" to bad grammar: it's typically better for researchers to use the original source
A brief history of North Korean reforms
Despite some tentative steps, Pyongyang remains a long way away from serious change
The Kim Jong Un succession campaign: how the “Young General” took power
The worsening health of his father led to a speedy propaganda effort to anoint the new leader
How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms
Economic crisis saw some companies turn to financial self-reliance - with little success
Academician Kim: how the Dear Leader received honorary titles from fraudsters
DPRK authorities used questionable credentials to beef up Kim Jong Il's CV
