What Do North Koreans Do for Fun?
Despite many bleak and dark images surrounding North Korea, many North Koreans enjoy various forms of entertainment—ranging from taking families to dolphiariums in Pyongyang to inviting friends over for karaoke.
A North Korea Agenda for the Trump-Xi Summit
On April 6-7, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Mar-a-Lago resort for their first summit meeting.
Five Documentaries About Life in North Korea
The following five documentaries provide insight into the lives of North Koreans and the challenges faced by those who try to escape.
Does North Korea Belong Back on the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism?
With the U.S. government set to release the next update on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list in April, many will be watching with keen interest in April to see what position it takes.
Should the U.S. Delay Announcing the Results of its North Korea Policy Review?
With the North Korea policy review set to be concluded by the end of this month, how should the administration proceed?
A Conversation on THAAD from the Chinese Perspective
KEI Communications Director Jenna Gibson, host of the KEI podcast Korean Kontext, recently interviewed Yun Sun, Senior Associate with the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center, about the Chinese perspective on the THAAD missile defense system.
Is Kim Jong-un Rational?
If Kim Jong-un is, as some would have it, “irrational,” what does that mean?
Is North Korea Retaliating Against China Suspending Coal Imports?
Much like China’s undeclared sanctions against South Korea for the deployment of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), North Korea may be doing the same to China.
Could North Korea be Sent to the International Criminal Court Over Kim Jong-nam?
With it becoming increasingly clear that North Korea had a role in the assassination of Kim Jong-nam some have suggested that North Korea be investigated and tried by the International Criminal Court.
Challenges for NGOs in Internationalizing North Korean Human Rights
Continuing to internationalize the North Korean human rights issue is a critical task.