Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
A diplomat’s life: Navigating North Korea’s complex travel permission system
North Korea’s extreme social controls mean a complex process for any travel request, even for foreign diplomats
The US must work with China to denuclearize North Korea
Beijing has economic and political leverage, but it wants to maintain North Korea as a buffer state against US
A diplomat’s life: Pyongyang meals for diners with adventurous palates
From Korean hot pot to sturgeon blood, the DPRK capital has a range of restaurant options beyond just burgers and pizza
Train to Pyongyang: The joys of traveling by rail in North Korea
Outdated infrastructure means travel is slow, but trains offer a unique chance to see the country and meet real Koreans
A diplomat’s life: Dining on pizza and ‘meat in bread’ in Pyongyang restaurants
A handful of specialty eateries serve international fare, but many locals stick to kimchi and Korean classics
A diplomat’s life: The ephemeral beauty of concrete Pyongyang
North Korean builders are highly skilled, but erratic leadership priorities and few materials make for an unsafe skyline
Deep dive in the DPRK: A Danish globetrotter’s unlikely scuba adventure
Despite logistical challenges, the successful trip showed the creative possibilities of North Korea tourism
A diplomat’s life: North Korea’s brutal training for parades and mass games
North Koreans train for hours on end and late into the night to prepare for these events in Pyongyang
A diplomat’s life: The North Koreans are always watching you
There is no escaping Big Brother in a country that encourages and rewards citizens for reporting on each other
Combining travel and education on a North Korea study tour
Studying Korean allows guests to stay in Pyongyang for a month, just long enough to get a feel for everyday life
