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Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275
David Cheng Chang discusses how the fight over territory morphed into one over prisoners of war
February 14, 2023
How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite
City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue
February 14, 2023
O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90
Revolutionary family ensured quick rise in Pyongyang, but botched reforms in 1980s set back his political career
February 13, 2023
Infographic: North Korea rolls out more ICBMs than ever for military parade
Comparison to past processions reveals stronger emphasis on long-range missiles but almost nothing new
February 10, 2023
In the North Korean economy, the almighty US dollar still reigns supreme
Repeated currency reforms have eroded trust in the DPRK won, making foreign money essential for many transactions
February 7, 2023
Pyongyang Chronicles: ‘Why doesn’t Australia develop nuclear weapons?’
A visit to a North Korean restaurant facilitated frank discussion about racism, the Korean War and the merits of Juche
February 6, 2023
Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage
‘Agents of Subversion’ reveals how the conflict provided a shot in the arm for a fledgling agency called the CIA
February 3, 2023
South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
North Korean threats and anxiety about US extended deterrence have led ROK to flirt with developing nukes since 1970s
February 1, 2023
Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite
Pyongyang regards most who study abroad as Manchurian candidates that are fundamentally disloyal to the Kims
January 30, 2023
Inside the shadowy team of elite North Korean photographers covering Kim Jong Un
NK Pro analysis suggests the Political News Team enjoys unmatched access to the leadership going back decades
January 25, 2023
