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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive
Jang execution shows Pyongyang elite’s dissatisfaction with glut of Chinese investment
The family feuds of the Kim dynasty
Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings
Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed
Even small changes in how North Koreans view Westerners can help
How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry
New regulations have led to immediate 30% increase in output - source
China cool to North Korean economic reform drive
Returning from China, Lankov says there is little mood in Beijing for providing meaningful assistance to N. Korea
ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge
Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War
Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination
Bygone-era provided more stability, despite criticism sessions putting Cold War allies to shame
A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon
If something goes wrong in the political sphere, Russian investors could be in serious trouble
The rise of North Korea’s new rich
From washing machines to bulging waistlines, wealthy Northerners flaunt new wealth
