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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
August 8, 2023
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
August 7, 2023
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
August 4, 2023
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
August 1, 2023
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
July 27, 2023
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
July 26, 2023
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
July 26, 2023
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
July 26, 2023
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
July 25, 2023
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
July 24, 2023
