Is “Byungjin” Working? A Look at North Korea’s Money
Byungjin might be working, but probably not the way Kim Jong-un was thinking.
Why Do We Believe Everything We Hear About North Korea?
The discovery of a unicorn lair, the execution of Kim Jong Un’s uncle by a pack of rabid dogs, and a decree that all North Korean men must copy Kim Jong Un’s haircut. All of these were stories that were widely covered in mainstream Western news outlets. And all of them are false.
One Piece of a Larger Puzzle: Putting U.S.-ROK Military Exercises in Context
U.S.-ROK military exercises have been a key piece of the American presence on the Korean peninsula for more than half a century.
A Look Back at North Korea’s SLBM Tests
North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test last week displayed a troubling advancement of North Korea’s missile technology. Despite close international attention and outcry, North Korea has made rapid advances in its SLBM capabilities since its first test last year.
Should South Korea be Worried about Global Terrorism?
In light of recent terrorist incidents that have spread across the globe, South Koreans have voiced concerns about global terrorism possibly reaching their shores.
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics: Will North Korea Participate?
North Korea’s diplomatic track record and recent provocations may jeopardize their participation in the 2018 Games.
Five Notable Facts about Thae Yong-Ho
North Korea watchers have been busy for the last few days thanks to the high-profile defection of DPRK’s second-in-command in London, Thae Yong-Ho.
Pyongyang’s Pick: Why North Korea Endorses U.S. Presidential Candidates
Earlier this year North Korea made headlines when a state-run tourism website endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump only a few weeks after the billionaire stated he would speak with Kim Jong-un.
Sports in North Korea
What does sports mean in daily life of North Korea?
The DPRK’s Olympic Dreams
North Korea may be all but cut off from the international community, but that has not stopped the reclusive regime from entering the public spotlight every two years for the Olympic Games.