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Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points

Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points

The former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists

Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 2, 2018
Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about Moon Jae-in’s policies so far?

Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about Moon Jae-in’s policies so far?

"I'm the very first in my family to publicly and freely write about my leader"

Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about Moon Jae-in’s policies so far?
Park Ui-sung June 29, 2018
Quintana to visit Seoul, push for human rights dialogue with North Korea

Quintana to visit Seoul, push for human rights dialogue with North Korea

UN Special Rapporteur set to meet with ROK officials, defectors during trip to South Korea

Quintana to visit Seoul, push for human rights dialogue with North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 27, 2018
How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

Leaked documents further reveal bureaucratic obstacles to aid work

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 26, 2018
How Trump joins the list of notorious tyrants who praised North Korea’s system

How Trump joins the list of notorious tyrants who praised North Korea’s system

North's personality cult, state media controls have charmed dictators for decades

How Trump joins the list of notorious tyrants who praised North Korea’s system
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young June 25, 2018
New North Korean household data: What does it reveal?

New North Korean household data: What does it reveal?

Report is "most thorough and wide-ranging" ever conducted in DPRK on women and children: UNICEF

New North Korean household data: What does it reveal?
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 22, 2018
Two Koreas begin talks on humanitarian issues, family reunions

Two Koreas begin talks on humanitarian issues, family reunions

ROK chief delegate says Seoul will seek to "resolve the agony" of divided families

Two Koreas begin talks on humanitarian issues, family reunions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2018
New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

Opening performance to coincide with 70th National Day anniversary, Koryo Tours announces

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2018
Feminism, gender norms, and etiquette in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.24
Podcast

Feminism, gender norms, and etiquette in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.24

In this episode, Dr. Ross King discusses language and class politics in the DPRK

Feminism, gender norms, and etiquette in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.24
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 17, 2018
Donald Trump says he would “absolutely” invite Kim Jong Un to Washington DC

Donald Trump says he would “absolutely” invite Kim Jong Un to Washington DC

Comments follow signing of agreement expected to be released soon

Donald Trump says he would “absolutely” invite Kim Jong Un to Washington DC
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 12, 2018