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Spy-case causes stir in defector community

Spy-case causes stir in defector community

Ahead of final verdict in the Yoo Woo-seong-case, issues of money-brokering, citizenship-issues cause commotion

Spy-case causes stir in defector community
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun April 18, 2014
What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights

What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights

Improving public opinion towards reunification important, defectors say

What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 16, 2014
What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?

What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?

Potential of North Korean labor force is being overlooked in South Korea, defectors say

What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 14, 2014
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2014
‘Dangerous’ era of dissent may have begun

‘Dangerous’ era of dissent may have begun

Discontent about leadership may portend change in years to come

‘Dangerous’ era of dissent may have begun
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 8, 2014
Verdict approaching for main actor in North Korean spy case

Verdict approaching for main actor in North Korean spy case

If acquitted of espionage, defector may still face deportation over false citizenship report

Verdict approaching for main actor in North Korean spy case
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun April 7, 2014
Understanding Christian witnessing in N. Korea

Understanding Christian witnessing in N. Korea

Despite dangers and criticisms, Christians fear ‘eternal consequences’ of not carrying out missions

Understanding Christian witnessing in N. Korea
Rob York
Rob York March 26, 2014
Human rights in the North: What about China?

Human rights in the North: What about China?

Human rights activists want global community to step up the pressure on the North's long-time ally

Human rights in the North: What about China?
Joseph Sugarman
Joseph Sugarman March 26, 2014
North Korea’s Japan approach: Keep doors open, play for time

North Korea’s Japan approach: Keep doors open, play for time

Recent developments the result of careful considerations, experts suggest

North Korea’s Japan approach: Keep doors open, play for time
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun March 25, 2014
How much money do North Koreans make?

How much money do North Koreans make?

Thanks to black market, official salaries provide very poor barometer

How much money do North Koreans make?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 25, 2014