History
Information related to North Korean history
Money matters: The three-tiered system of 1980s North Korean currency
Won came different forms, but the redder your money the better in 1980s Pyongyang
Last word not said on the Northern Limit Line – Delury
Time ripe for applying Trustpolitik to the Yellow Sea maritime border – expert
North Korea in 1984: The Fatherly Leader is watching you
Foreign students, even from Pyongyang’s supposed allies, had their activities severely curtailed in the 1980s
Fun times: How to enjoy a stay in North Korea
A few clubs, hotels, travel opportunities cater to expats facing crippling boredom
A minority in a minority: College students in 1980s North Korea
Most university students came to Pyongyang for the Korean language, but got limited interaction
Enjoying a very unusual life indeed: North Korea in 1984
Lankov says life for a foreign visitor in 1980s Pyongyang had its own pleasures, amusements
Why Seoul, Tokyo don’t cooperate on North Korea
Efforts at united front against Pyongyang, China hindered by domestic political concerns
North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence
Breakdancing in North Korea: Celebrating Kim Il Sung’s Birthday
Respect shown in the DPRK for the Great Leader, father of the nation, is often genuine
How I was introduced to capitalism – the North Korean way
Three currencies in 1980s North Korea allowed foreigners to spend money in sometimes surprising ways
