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One African Man’s North Korean Juche Adventure

One African Man’s North Korean Juche Adventure

The curious tale of why a young man from Guinea ended up becoming a pawn in North Korea's 1980's UN vote chase.

One African Man’s North Korean Juche Adventure
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young March 7, 2013
8 Risks and Failures Of U.S. Policy to North Korea

8 Risks and Failures Of U.S. Policy to North Korea

‘Imagine waking up in 2016 and finding North Korea is now a small nuclear state’

8 Risks and Failures Of U.S. Policy to North Korea
David Slatter
David Slatter March 7, 2013
25 Years of Slam Dunk Diplomacy

25 Years of Slam Dunk Diplomacy

Rodman trip comes after 25 years of basketball diplomacy between U.S. and North Korea

25 Years of Slam Dunk Diplomacy
Nate Thayer
Nate Thayer March 4, 2013
Washington and Pyongyang: Just Like Lips and Teeth?

Washington and Pyongyang: Just Like Lips and Teeth?

Are U.S.-DPRK calls for peace and unification in the Korean Peninsula just lip service to maintain the status quo?

Washington and Pyongyang: Just Like Lips and Teeth?
Charles K. Park March 1, 2013
Should U.S. Troops Consider Leaving Korea Altogether?

Should U.S. Troops Consider Leaving Korea Altogether?

Engagement hasn’t worked, sanctions won’t either, argues Geoffrey Fattig. How about withdrawal?

Should U.S. Troops Consider Leaving Korea Altogether?
NK News
NK News February 27, 2013
How Sanctions Stop Legitimate North Korean Trade

How Sanctions Stop Legitimate North Korean Trade

Will the third nuclear test lead to new sanctions that make legitimate business even trickier?

How Sanctions Stop Legitimate North Korean Trade
NK News
NK News February 18, 2013
Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism

Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism

While China uses its public voice to openly criticize North Korea's nuclear test, behind-the-scenes trade is at a record high.

Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism
Luke Herman
Luke Herman February 14, 2013
How The World Will Respond To North Korea’s Nuke

How The World Will Respond To North Korea’s Nuke

This test will be the first of many challenges for Park Geun-hye and could dictate South Korean policy towards the North for the next five years.

How The World Will Respond To North Korea’s Nuke
NK News
NK News February 12, 2013