North Korea: Root Cause of Ukraine Crisis is United States
In North Korea’s world view, 200,000 Russian troops invading Ukraine and Russian missiles raining down on its cities is the fault of the United States.
Enigmatic Foreign Ministry Article Accuses U.S. of “Sinister Political Purpose” in Providing Humanitarian Aid
A recent article from North Korea on U.S. humanitarian aid—despite the discussion of the “sinister political purpose” of aid—may be a first cautious outreach.
The North Korean Wave Was Never a Symbol of Liberalization
North Korea’s increasingly diverse offerings in music, TV programs, cosmetics, and others were never indicators of broader liberalization.
Persistent Fear of North Korea’s Propaganda
The legal battle over the publication of Kim Il Sung’s memoir shows that many South Koreans still perceive North Korean propaganda as a threat.
North Korea’s External Information Sector and Implications for the World
In his first remarks to the western press ahead of his second meeting with then President Donald Trump, Chairman Kim Jong-un said: “I won’t make…
How Might North Korea Respond to the New UN Sanctions?
With the passage of a new round of sanctions against North Korea, there is an expectation that Pyongyang will not go gracefully into negotiations over its weapons programs. How might Pyongyang respond to the new sanctions?
North Korea’s Top Five Outrageous Claims
From the superhero-esque origin stories of the Kim family to the fantastical inventions they have gifted to the world, here are five of the most outrageous claims from North Korea.
T-ara, Titanic, and Taeyeon: Pop Culture and North Korea
A young defector summed the allure of pop culture to North Koreans best: “No matter how many people die, the sensational popularity doesn’t die…that is the power of culture.”
Three Questions About North Korea’s Latest Execution
In the pantheon of executions, one would not expect to see a niche devoted to disagreements over forestry policy, which makes the news that Vice Premier Choe Yong-gon was executed for a disagreement over reforesting North Korea and poor job performance such a perplexing development.
Is There a Connection Between North Korean Rhetoric and Action?
Chad O’Carroll looks at North Korea’s recent increase in belligerent rhetoric against South Korea and Lee Myung-bak. Should this week’s threats be dismissed as mere bluster or should South Korea increase its vigilance? A look back at North Korean threat campaign suggests there is strong reason to be cautious.