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Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy

Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy

In North Korea, four out of five front page articles in the country's main paper are about the economy

Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy
James Pearson
James Pearson April 5, 2013
Why North Korea Keeps On Raising Peninsula Tensions

Why North Korea Keeps On Raising Peninsula Tensions

6 Reasons why North Korea keeps on escalating the situation

Why North Korea Keeps On Raising Peninsula Tensions
NK News
NK News March 30, 2013
How South Koreans Feel About North Korean Threats

How South Koreans Feel About North Korean Threats

Despite the efforts of Kim Jong Un to ramp up fear, it appears South Koreans have become increasingly less emotionally affected by Pyongyang’s provocations.

How South Koreans Feel About North Korean Threats
Steve Chung
Steve Chung March 10, 2013
Kim Jong Un Focuses Visit Schedule On Military

Kim Jong Un Focuses Visit Schedule On Military

Kim Jong Un doesn't seem to care about anyone else but Pyongyangites and military men. What does that mean for the regime?

Kim Jong Un Focuses Visit Schedule On Military
NK News
NK News February 22, 2013
Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism

Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism

While China uses its public voice to openly criticize North Korea's nuclear test, behind-the-scenes trade is at a record high.

Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism
Luke Herman
Luke Herman February 14, 2013
Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think

Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think

A close look at North Korean media output suggests a nuclear test might not be as imminent as you would think.

Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 8, 2013
South Korean Rocket Launch Heightens Peninsula Tensions

South Korean Rocket Launch Heightens Peninsula Tensions

Recent South Korean satellite launch does nothing to dampen increasing tensions

South Korean Rocket Launch Heightens Peninsula Tensions
Andrew J. Futter
Andrew J. Futter February 5, 2013
The Women Of North Korea: Icons, Heroines & Power Players

The Women Of North Korea: Icons, Heroines & Power Players

Are the women we identify as prominent within the DPRK just as meaningful to ordinary North Koreans?

The Women Of North Korea: Icons, Heroines & Power Players
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza January 30, 2013
NK Leadership Chess: 2012 Year-in-Review

NK Leadership Chess: 2012 Year-in-Review

2012 was a major success for Pyongyang, with Kim Jong Un successfully taking on all of the positions formerly held by his father

NK Leadership Chess: 2012 Year-in-Review
Luke Herman
Luke Herman January 7, 2013
How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

Although North Korean media appears to have gone into overdrive following today's satellite launch success, a look back at previous launches showcases extremely similar patterns.

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2012