Jacco Zwetsloot has been the host of the NK News Podcast since episode 1 in February 2018. He has interviewed a wide range of guests about their knowledge of and experience in North Korea, from celebrity defectors to high-ranking U.S. government officials. His goal is to help as wide a cross-section of North Korea-related stories as possible be told, in order to build up a fuller picture. Jacco has a Master of Arts from Leiden University, for which he wrote a thesis on North Korean graphic novels.
Tatiana Gabroussenko discusses what can be learned from North Korean film, literature, and TV dramas
Thomas Fisler talks bringing aid to the DPRK's most deprived regions
Ankit Panda talks denuclearization, deterrence, and the ups and downs of nuclear diplomacy
The NK News team delves into sanctions, summitry, and a growing split in the alliance
The former U.S. Special Representative for DPRK policy talks sanctions, nukes, and "fire and fury"
Three analysts examine how the DPRK is covered elsewhere
Ambassador Ra Jong-yil shares his thoughts on the DPRK leadership and prospects for peace
Martina Aberg Somogyi shares her thoughts on a two-year posting in the DPRK
Korea Risk Group's managing director Chad O'Carroll breaks down recent developments in the DPRK
The Seoul NK News team discusses what to make of President Moon's trip to Pyongyang
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