Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
The flaws and biases in North Korean studies
Regional overrepresentation, the language barrier and ignorance of sources holds back field
Picture this: Cutting-edge computing tools seen in N.Korean schools
Despite limited Internet or home use, schools are seen using many cutting-edge computing programs
Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected
North Korean economy developing slowly, sweeping reforms unlikely needed for continuation of trend
A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)
The Byungjin line’s chances of succeeding are not impossible – just really unlikely
Indoctrination, finances motivate N.Korean defectors to attend rallies
North Koreans frequently favor conservative ideas, but resettlement process often pushes them to
No sex please, we’re in a North Korean movie
Far from revolutionary, cinema and lit in Kim Il Sung’s time was extremely conservative with romance
North Korean trade in sanctioned goods continues with China
Despite UN resolution, coal, gold and kerosene transactions still occurring
Ethnic Koreans in China not bound to N.Korea
Younger generation in Yanbian Autonomous Region well aware of South Korean wave
The Six-Party Talks on N.Korea are dead – long live the Six-Party Talks?
Conditions have changed, and Pyongyang’s erstwhile negotiating partners must change too
New Air Koryo planes from U.S. and Europe
Acquisition of light planes show ability for North Korea to purchase equipment indirectly
