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More articles by 'Fyodor Tertitskiy'
Politics and the Korean language: a history of Chinese characters in the DPRK
Both simplified and traditional characters remain in use to this day
Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas
The measure, scheduled for December 22, will harm regular people and work against U.S. interests
Why, in North Korea, even birth records can’t be taken at face value
DPRK history is full of powerful men manipulating the past — researchers must tread carefully
The North Korea rumor mill strikes again: the Kim Yong Chol purge that wasn’t
Reporters must be more responsible in separating fact from the fiction
The great survivor: after 21 years at the top, Kim Yong Nam steps down
News of the elder statesman's replacement marks the end of a remarkable political career
How the North is run: concluding observations
North Korea's history is woven into its political system -- and makes real reform seem unlikely
How Kim Il Sung broke free from the Soviet Union
Pyongyang deftly exploited Moscow's weakness in securing its independence
How the North is run: industry and the planned economy
Reforms to management incentives have increased efficiency in recent years, though impediments to real growth remain
Contingency planning: who would succeed Kim Jong Un?
The DPRK leader's death could lead to a major power vacuum, though stability would likely prevail
How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
The Rodong highlighted how much people missed the leader — and put a positive spin on the outcome
