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A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

"New York City and North Korean fashion color palettes are very similar!"

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 15, 2013
Why North Korea places so much emphasis on organic farming

Why North Korea places so much emphasis on organic farming

“Let us thoroughly implement the Juche farming methods created by the fatherly leader Comrade Kim Il Sung!"

Why North Korea places so much emphasis on organic farming
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich May 31, 2013
Broadway Shows and North Korean Operas

Broadway Shows and North Korean Operas

"I think I would rather watch North Korean operas because at least I can understand them"

Broadway Shows and North Korean Operas
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo May 30, 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
North Korean society: Two classes, too little reason to resist

North Korean society: Two classes, too little reason to resist

Defector uses freedom to raise awareness of, dispel misconceptions about the North’s people

North Korean society: Two classes, too little reason to resist
Dominica Lim
Dominica Lim May 21, 2013
Kenneth Bae will be released, but not for a while

Kenneth Bae will be released, but not for a while

"We should not be surprised that the North Koreans have made it clear that no quick release should be expected."

Kenneth Bae will be released, but not for a while
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov May 20, 2013
ANALYSIS: Where Kenneth Bae is being detained

ANALYSIS: Where Kenneth Bae is being detained

Bae has been passed between the hands of countless state security organs

ANALYSIS: Where Kenneth Bae is being detained
Michael Madden
Michael Madden May 16, 2013
Three Korean experts speak on three Korean issues

Three Korean experts speak on three Korean issues

"For North Korea, the best outcome of the 'crisis' was clearly showing China and Russia that the U.S. is a real threat to the region."

Three Korean experts speak on three Korean issues
Subin Kim
Subin Kim May 9, 2013
Why S.Koreans Aren’t Angry About N. Korean Human Rights Abuses

Why S.Koreans Aren’t Angry About N. Korean Human Rights Abuses

Ex-concentration camp prisoner Shin Dong-Hyuk says South Korea should be put on trial next to North Korean regime for turning a blind eye

Why S.Koreans Aren’t Angry About N. Korean Human Rights Abuses
Sarah A. Son
Sarah A. Son May 8, 2013
Meet the Dutch man who was jailed in North Korea

Meet the Dutch man who was jailed in North Korea

Willem van dervan der Bijl, a stamp collector, spent time inside a North Korean prison cell

Meet the Dutch man who was jailed in North Korea
Nicolle Loughlin
Nicolle Loughlin May 2, 2013