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Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
Analysis

Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last

Pariah status drew disparate states together, but they pursued nuclear programs with very different goals

Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
Balazs SzalontaiBalazs Szalontai August 8, 2023
How a secret plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader spiraled out of control
Columns

How a secret plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader spiraled out of control

South Korea enlisted criminals to seek revenge for attempt to kill president, only for plan to end in bloodshed in Seoul

How a secret plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader spiraled out of control
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov August 7, 2023
A history of violence: North Korea seeks to curb assault with toothless new law
Analysis

A history of violence: North Korea seeks to curb assault with toothless new law

Creation of anti-battery law points to widespread violence, but light penalties betray authorities’ lenient attitude

A history of violence: North Korea seeks to curb assault with toothless new law
Peter WardPeter Ward August 4, 2023
How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division
Analysis

How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division

Geneva Conference sought to replace armistice agreement that ended Korean War, but only succeeded in splitting Vietnam

How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division
James FretwellJames Fretwell August 1, 2023
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
Analysis

State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III

An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show

State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung July 27, 2023
How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War
Features

How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War

60th Para Field Ambulance unit showcased newly independent nation’s peacekeeping efforts, despite opposition from Seoul

How India’s overlooked ‘Bucket Brigade’ treated over 200K during the Korean War
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy July 26, 2023
The American prisoners of war left behind in North Korea – Ep. 299
North Korea News Podcast

The American prisoners of war left behind in North Korea – Ep. 299

Investigative journalist Mark Sauter discusses the soldiers that remain unaccounted for 70 years after the Korean War

The American prisoners of war left behind in North Korea – Ep. 299
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
News

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 26, 2023
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Analysis

North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote

Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control

North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser July 25, 2023
Book review: A new history reconsiders Korea’s unending war with itself
Opinion

Book review: A new history reconsiders Korea’s unending war with itself

‘Korea at War’ traces roots of Korean War back to 19th century and debunks myths that North Korea and US still propagate

Book review: A new history reconsiders Korea’s unending war with itself
David TizzardDavid Tizzard July 24, 2023
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