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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
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
July 20, 2023
The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
Past defectors fled punishment similar to recent border-crosser Travis King, and their fates may reflect on his
July 19, 2023
