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China cool to North Korean economic reform drive

China cool to North Korean economic reform drive

Returning from China, Lankov says there is little mood in Beijing for providing meaningful assistance to N. Korea

China cool to North Korean economic reform drive
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 17, 2013
North Korea: Opponents of Apartheid

North Korea: Opponents of Apartheid

DPRK, South Africa remain friendly despite latter's push for denuclearization

North Korea: Opponents of Apartheid
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 16, 2013
Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Experts predict variety of scenarios after very public execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 13, 2013
Meet the man who saved Kim Il Sung’s life

Meet the man who saved Kim Il Sung’s life

Meet Yakov Novichenko, the only foreigner with a personality cult in North Korea

Meet the man who saved Kim Il Sung’s life
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 12, 2013
China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

Jang Song Taek ouster raises concerns of defections, instability in Pyongyang’s closest ally

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 12, 2013
Expert: Time is ripe for engagement

Expert: Time is ripe for engagement

North’s new byungjin line presents opportunities, but also dilemmas for world community

Expert: Time is ripe for engagement
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun December 10, 2013
Important not to look to North Korea for lessons on Iran

Important not to look to North Korea for lessons on Iran

Iran-North Korea comparison misses the key differences between the two countries

Important not to look to North Korea for lessons on Iran
Yong Kwon
Yong Kwon December 6, 2013
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 3, 2013
The German Neo-Nazi fascination with North Korea

The German Neo-Nazi fascination with North Korea

Lesser-known Strasserite Nazi faction key to understanding admiration for Pyongyang

The German Neo-Nazi fascination with North Korea
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 3, 2013
Japanese Media Watch: November 24 – November 30

Japanese Media Watch: November 24 – November 30

Spies, cyber security, abductees and railways

Japanese Media Watch: November 24 – November 30
Ryo C. Kato December 3, 2013