History
Information related to North Korean history
When two Americans were axed to death by N. Korean soldiers
“A vicious and unprovoked murder” - U.S. President Ford, 1976
North Korea’s “schizophrenic” computer and phone revolution
North Korea encourages IT and cellphone use but deliberately limits network capacities
Minorities in North Korea, part 3: Chinese-Koreans
Thousands of Koreans once escaped China for DPRK, but situation reversed in 1990s
Minorities in North Korea, part 2: Russian-Koreans
Status of Russian-Koreans changed as DPRK-USSR relations fluctuated
Understanding the President Roh Northern Limit Line row
Cooperation in the West Sea could bring opportunities, challenges for two Koreas
Minorities in North Korea, part 1: Japanese-Koreans
Once a valued source of hard currency, repatriates from Japan have fallen on hard times
The colorful history of North Korea-Vietnam relations
From submarines to kindergartens, the two states used to share it all but have since grown apart
Behind the evolution of North Korea’s leadership loyalty badges
Every North Korean is required to wear one, but where did they come from and how did it all start?
Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?
‘Harem politics’ makes the ever contentious succession issue even more complicated
