April 19, 2024

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Has the way N. Koreans view foreigners changed over the past 5 years?

Has the way N. Koreans view foreigners changed over the past 5 years?

Observers have varied opinions on issue of North Koreans' view of foreigners

Has the way N. Koreans view foreigners changed over the past 5 years?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2013
Shelterbox staffer oversees donation in North Korea

Shelterbox staffer oversees donation in North Korea

Does charity work help Pyongyang, or present a positive image of the outside world?

Shelterbox staffer oversees donation in North Korea
Kamila Kingstone
Kamila Kingstone October 25, 2013
Rodong Sinmun admits mistakes were made on Special Economic Zones

Rodong Sinmun admits mistakes were made on Special Economic Zones

North Korean media outlet concedes special economic zones have not worked as well as hoped

Rodong Sinmun admits mistakes were made on Special Economic Zones
Michael Madden
Michael Madden October 25, 2013
How to buy a North Korean suit in Pyongyang

How to buy a North Korean suit in Pyongyang

Tour company explains how visitors can buy custom-fitted suits at Pyongyang hotel

How to buy a North Korean suit in Pyongyang
NK News
NK News October 24, 2013
Changing the way we approach North Korea: A new tool for engagement

Changing the way we approach North Korea: A new tool for engagement

Interview explores uses and benefits of "Engage DPRK" data visualization project

Changing the way we approach North Korea: A new tool for engagement
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza October 16, 2013
NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15

NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15

WPK Celebrates its Founding, Sports Day in North Korea, and Harvesting Begins

NK Media Watch – October 9 to 15
Matthew McGrath October 16, 2013
B.R. Myers: Idea that Juche guides N. Korea policy “a myth”

B.R. Myers: Idea that Juche guides N. Korea policy “a myth”

Myers argues that texts of Juche ideology are deliberately obtuse and vague

B.R. Myers: Idea that Juche guides N. Korea policy “a myth”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 15, 2013
NK Media Monitoring – Sept 25 to Oct 1

NK Media Monitoring – Sept 25 to Oct 1

The World Council of Churches and the DPRK-PRC Friendship association visit, North Korean university students take first place in a programming competition

NK Media Monitoring – Sept 25 to Oct 1
Matthew McGrath October 2, 2013
NK Media Watch – Sept 18 to 24

NK Media Watch – Sept 18 to 24

Korean Thanksgiving, Remember Kim Jong Un's Grandmother, and a trip to meet with Chinese officials

NK Media Watch – Sept 18 to 24
Matthew McGrath September 25, 2013
Drinking the Kool-Aid

Drinking the Kool-Aid

Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple's Relations with Kim Il Sung's North Korea

Drinking the Kool-Aid
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young September 19, 2013