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Of Caste and Community: Return and Re-migration of North Koreans

Of Caste and Community: Return and Re-migration of North Koreans

Can North Koreans going to Europe and America be given permanent domicile?

Of Caste and Community: Return and Re-migration of North Koreans
Markus Bell
Markus Bell January 24, 2013
Re-Defection to North Korea: Exaggeration or the Beginning of a Trend?

Re-Defection to North Korea: Exaggeration or the Beginning of a Trend?

HRNK Experts look at the context behind an increasing trend of "re-defection" to North Korea

Re-Defection to North Korea: Exaggeration or the Beginning of a Trend?
NK News
NK News January 24, 2013
When NK Commandos Tried To Assassinate South Korea’s President

When NK Commandos Tried To Assassinate South Korea’s President

This Day in the History of the DPRK: January 21, JUCHE 56 (1968)

When NK Commandos Tried To Assassinate South Korea’s President
Brandon K. Gauthier
Brandon K. Gauthier January 21, 2013
The NK News Study Guide Part 2: The Colonial Period

The NK News Study Guide Part 2: The Colonial Period

North Korean Studies Newbie? Want to learn more? Get acquainted with the NK NEWS Study Guides

The NK News Study Guide Part 2: The Colonial Period
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza January 2, 2013

From Middle-Kingdom to Middle-Classdom: North Korean Defectors in London

After China, the UK is home to one of the largest populations of North Korean defectors in the world. Tom Farrell reports from outside the North Korean embassy in London where defectors often protest Kim Jong Un's regime

Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell December 18, 2012
Even the Dogs in China Had More Food Than Us

Even the Dogs in China Had More Food Than Us

What rumors did you hear about the "outside world" that turned out to be true or false when you lived in North Korea? Are there any things you miss about your life there?

Even the Dogs in China Had More Food Than Us
Jae Young Kim
Jae Young Kim December 17, 2012
Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner

Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner

Korean-American currently imprisoned in North Korea for allegedly being in possession of a hard drive containing 'sensitive material', is owner of the 'Nation Tours' tour agency

Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2012
The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea

The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea

From unicorns, to assassination attempts. Andray Abrahamian of Choson Exchange takes us through some of the more popular rumours on the DPRK

The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea
Andray Abrahamian
Andray Abrahamian December 6, 2012
Why Do People Keep “Re-Defecting” To North Korea?

Why Do People Keep “Re-Defecting” To North Korea?

With another family reported to have voluntarily "re-defected" to North Korea, questions are now being asked as to what is motivating people to return after investing so much in originally leaving.

Why Do People Keep “Re-Defecting” To North Korea?
Luke Herman
Luke Herman November 11, 2012