The Eternal General Secretary Makes Way for Other Political Changes in North Korea
Kim Jong-il is named the Eternal Secretary General and other promotions in North Korea.
A Discordant Symphony for Track II Diplomacy with North Korea
By Sarah K. Yun Immediately after the Leap Day Agreement between the U.S. and North Korea, people-to-people exchanges increased significantly with the Track II dialogues…
Resuming Six Party Talks – The Impact of Food Aid
Three reasons why food aid might help rather than hinder nuclear talks with North Korea.
New Boss, Same as the Old Boss in North Korea, But Progress on Nukes
We now know that the “modest progress” after the U.S’s first meeting with North Korea after the death of Kim Jong-il actually meant that a deal regarding food aid, missile launches, and nuclear tests would be forthcoming.
North Korea and the Assassination that Wasn’t
By Troy Stangarone On February 10, rumors that Kim Jong-un had been assassinated at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing began to rapidly spread across…
Wrestling With Diplomacy in North Korea
An American Wrestling Tournament in North Korea? One year after Kim Il Sung died it actually happened, with Mohamed Ali and Rick Flair in attendance.
Kim Jong-nam’s Views on the DPRK – a KEI Q&A with Yoji Gomi
The Peninsula puts ten questions to Yoji Gomi, author of a book about Kim Jong-il’s outspoken son, Kim Jong-nam.
The Magnanimous Comrade: Kim Jong-un’s Amnesty
North Korea recently announced a special amnesty to prisoners, the first in over six years, to be issued beginning on February 1, in observance of…
12 Things on the Korean Peninsula to Watch for in 2012
A look at the issues to watch for in 2012 on the Korea peninsula.
North Korean Leadership Chart – Abridged
Updated January 11, 2012. With the passing of Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s leadership transition is being formally put into place. Here is a quick abridged…