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More articles by 'Fyodor Tertitskiy'
The personality cults of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il: a brief history
How did the DPRK's extreme leader-worship emerge - and where is it going?
July 13, 2017
Lies, damned lies, and Songun: How not to interpret North Korean behavior
Commentary on the DPRK is too often filled with half-truths, clichés, and pure speculation
July 9, 2017
How to get ahead in the North Korean army
Work hard, bribe a little, and memorize the Leaders' speeches: the path to success in the KPA
June 28, 2017
The 1967 speech that set North Korean totalitarianism in stone
Today marks 50 years since a speech by Kim Il Sung which would define the DPRK forever
May 24, 2017
Unsung Heroes: Who is behind Kim Jong Un’s economic reforms?
A North Korean perestroika is taking place, but it is being pushed by officials with little sway
May 12, 2017
South Korea’s April 19th Revolution: Lessons for North Korea
Why did Kim Il Sung not take advantage of the turmoil in the South?
April 19, 2017
Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda
Why is the North's propaganda so effective inside the country?
April 12, 2017
Read all about it: North Korea’s newspapers and how they differ
The DPRK's state-run newspapers offer little variety for their readers
March 21, 2017
North Korea’s baffling personalized rank insignia, explained
The DPRK's complex ranking system says a lot about the ups and downs of Pyongyang politics
March 14, 2017
How life in North Korea differs from life in the USSR
North Koreans traditionally saw their comradely neighbors as freer, richer, and more interesting
February 8, 2017
