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Why North Koreans are driven to drive

Why North Koreans are driven to drive

How cars became a status symbol north of the DMZ, and why this carries over after defection

Why North Koreans are driven to drive
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 23, 2014
Why some North Korean soldiers have shiny, chrome-plated arms

Why some North Korean soldiers have shiny, chrome-plated arms

Ceremonial weapons shed light on military culture arisen from decades of Songun

Why some North Korean soldiers have shiny, chrome-plated arms
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer September 23, 2014
Why North Korea hates the U.S. and Vietnam doesn’t

Why North Korea hates the U.S. and Vietnam doesn’t

North Vietnam fought America longer and suffered similar attacks, yet craves U.S. money, military backing

Why North Korea hates the U.S. and Vietnam doesn’t
How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea

How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea

The odd story of the first floating hotel's 13000 km journey to the DPRK

How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 19, 2014
Can we engage North Korea with soft power?

Can we engage North Korea with soft power?

A partnership in knowledge-sharing reveals avenues for cooperation with Pyongyang

Can we engage North Korea with soft power?
Kyung-Ae Park
Kyung-Ae Park September 17, 2014
“DPRK-US Showdown” – a book review

“DPRK-US Showdown” – a book review

Reading between the lines in North Korean propaganda reveals much about their intentions

“DPRK-US Showdown” – a book review
Brandon K. Gauthier
Brandon K. Gauthier September 11, 2014
How North Korea uses, abuses history

How North Korea uses, abuses history

N. Korean historical hagiography puts even S. Korean nationalists to shame

How North Korea uses, abuses history
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 9, 2014
Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?

Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?

Experts divided over impact of pro wrestling event in Pyongyang

Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 3, 2014
What N. Koreans think of S. Korean entertainment

What N. Koreans think of S. Korean entertainment

Northerners impressed by S. Korean prosperity; appalled by violence, sex and greed

What N. Koreans think of S. Korean entertainment
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 1, 2014
Christian NGO behind North Korea surfing tour

Christian NGO behind North Korea surfing tour

Intention is not to proselytize, director insists

Christian NGO behind North Korea surfing tour
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 26, 2014