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The Kaesong calculus: Is the inter-Korean project worthwhile?

The Kaesong calculus: Is the inter-Korean project worthwhile?

North and South both play brinksmanship, but seem to understand KIZ’s importance

The Kaesong calculus: Is the inter-Korean project worthwhile?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 3, 2015
On unification, South Korean Christians far from united

On unification, South Korean Christians far from united

Conservative Christians driven to destroy communism, while progressives see little progress in isolation

On unification, South Korean Christians far from united
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 31, 2015
Elite defections may strengthen N. Korean regime, not weaken it

Elite defections may strengthen N. Korean regime, not weaken it

Wishful thinking about bleak future of Kim regime does not help inter-Korean relations, former presidential adviser says

Elite defections may strengthen N. Korean regime, not weaken it
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 30, 2015
The new isolation: Why N. Korea doesn’t mind the friendlessness

The new isolation: Why N. Korea doesn’t mind the friendlessness

Thanks to recent economic turnaround, Pyongyang sees little urgency in warming up to other powers

The new isolation: Why N. Korea doesn’t mind the friendlessness
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 30, 2015
North Korea stations artillery near Yeonpyeong-do

North Korea stations artillery near Yeonpyeong-do

Close artillery site increases accuracy, lowers warning time in potential conflict

North Korea stations artillery near Yeonpyeong-do
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 23, 2015
N. Korea blames S. Korea for hackings

N. Korea blames S. Korea for hackings

Seizing on recent disclosures, Uriminzokkiri claims NIS behind hack attacks in both Koreas

N. Korea blames S. Korea for hackings
Ina Yoon
Ina Yoon July 20, 2015
Exhibition on N.Korean posters draws comparisons with S.Korea

Exhibition on N.Korean posters draws comparisons with S.Korea

Styles once were similar, though S. Korean growth, openness has caused divergence over time

Exhibition on N.Korean posters draws comparisons with S.Korea
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 17, 2015
What Hanawon doesn’t teach North Korean defectors

What Hanawon doesn’t teach North Korean defectors

Institution gives refugees role models, but skimps on the hardships, discrimination to come

What Hanawon doesn’t teach North Korean defectors
Ji-Min Kang
Ji-Min Kang July 15, 2015
North Korean defection by the numbers
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North Korean defection by the numbers

Most recent data show falling numbers, changing ratios and factors affection defection

North Korean defection by the numbers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 8, 2015
The contradictory effects of South Korean military education

The contradictory effects of South Korean military education

How 'psychological education' vilifies North Korea, contradicts South Korean unification policy

The contradictory effects of South Korean military education
Joyce Kim
Joyce Kim July 2, 2015