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Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?

Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?

‘Harem politics’ makes the ever contentious succession issue even more complicated

Did Kim Jong Un purge his father’s widow, Kim Ok?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 5, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 19 to 25

NK Media Watch – June 19 to 25

Coverage of Kim Jong Un’s Letter of Appeal, reporting of festivities honoring the beginning of the Korean War, and efforts taken by the government to ensure a better future

NK Media Watch – June 19 to 25
Matthew McGrath June 26, 2013
The day South Korea faced the merciless reality of extinction

The day South Korea faced the merciless reality of extinction

This Day in the History of the DPRK: June 25, JUCHE 38 (1950)

The day South Korea faced the merciless reality of extinction
Brandon K. Gauthier
Brandon K. Gauthier June 25, 2013
Why North Korea wants to talk about a tourist mountain

Why North Korea wants to talk about a tourist mountain

Money, no exposure to Southern influence and little work make Mt. Kumgang an ideal platform for cooperation

Why North Korea wants to talk about a tourist mountain
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 10, 2013
How to send your child to summer camp in North Korea

How to send your child to summer camp in North Korea

"Parents are responsible for about 300 euros in fees and travel costs, with all other expenses being met by the Korean side.”

How to send your child to summer camp in North Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 6, 2013
Like (Grand) Father, Like Son?

Like (Grand) Father, Like Son?

History Shows Kim Jong Un No More Reckless Than Predecessors

Like (Grand) Father, Like Son?
Luke Herman
Luke Herman May 31, 2013
Does it really make sense to engage North Korea?

Does it really make sense to engage North Korea?

Former UK Ambassador to North Korea lays out the case for engagement with North Korea

Does it really make sense to engage North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 29, 2013
When the first American soldier defected to North Korea

When the first American soldier defected to North Korea

"The people in North Korea are enjoying freedom and happiness inaccessible to the working people of the United States"

When the first American soldier defected to North Korea
Brandon K. Gauthier
Brandon K. Gauthier May 28, 2013
One man’s plea for South Korea’s lost prisoners of war

One man’s plea for South Korea’s lost prisoners of war

This South Korean solider spent almost 50 years as a POW in North Korea – and some are still there

One man’s plea for South Korea’s lost prisoners of war
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell May 23, 2013
A Short History of Nuclear Folly: Focus North Korea

A Short History of Nuclear Folly: Focus North Korea

“Is a country like North Korea treating nuclear technology as responsibly as the superpowers during the Cold War? I would have serious doubts about that"

A Short History of Nuclear Folly: Focus North Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich May 18, 2013
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