Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae

Visit by former ambassador not focused on detained missionary but part of ongoing Track II diplomacy

John G. Grisafi February 14, 2014

North-South Migration, part 2: A small trickle 1953-90

Defections to South Korea were difficult but well rewarded in post-war years

Andrei Lankov February 13, 2014

In search of miracles and substitutes: North Korea’s potato revolution

"The potato is good for people’s health" – Comrade Kim Jong Il

Tatiana Gabroussenko February 13, 2014

Losing clothes, health, and even life for the Mass Games

Performers brave illness, injury and humiliation to make spectacular displays

Mina Yoon February 12, 2014

UN unsure how findings on rights violations will be received

Hamish Macdonald February 6, 2014

Public inquiry into N. Korean rights violations nears end

Chairman of investigation calls inquiry findings 'shocking,' says they moved committee to tears

Hamish Macdonald February 4, 2014

Pig livers and blindness: Growing up in North Korea’s famine

Ask a North Korean: What was it like to grow up during North Korea's famine?

Mina Yoon February 3, 2014

North Korea needs good ideas, not more aid

Former diplomat and aid coordinator in North Korea on why current aid delivery systems are ineffective

Gianluca Spezza January 31, 2014

Interview: Massimo Urbani, former aid coordinator in N. Korea

Transcript of full interview with Massimo Urbani, former aid coordinator to North Korea

Gianluca Spezza January 31, 2014

Child nutrition & medical training urgent issues in N. Korea – Zellweger

Interview with Katharina Zellweger, former coordinator for the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) in the DPRK

Gianluca Spezza January 28, 2014