Refugee Receives U.S. Citizenship
A North Korean defector has become the first to receive U.S. citizenship, according to VOA.
According to the U.S.-based broadcaster, the individual, known as Daniel,...
The rise of the technocrats: Kim Yong Hwan and Ri Tae Il
The recent appointment of two Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) officials to senior posts in Pyongyang and Ryanggang Province is directly connected to important...
S. Hamgyong Province’s food situation still dire despite fresh grains in markets
Newly harvested crops of wheat and barley are now for sale in markets in South Hamgyong Province, but the influx of grain has done...
State-owned gas stations crush private competition
In this week's edition of Market Trends, we will discuss North Korea's dynamic gasoline market. For details, we turn to special economic reporter Kang...
South Korea Lost Propaganda War
There seems to be no end to the doubts and suspicions that are swirling around the Cheonan incident. Lee Su Seok of the Institute...
More North Korean Entities Under Treasury Attack
The U.S. Treasury moved yesterday to impose sanctions on two further North Korean entities believed to be involved in illicit activities.
The two, Daesong Bank...
North Korea Shoots at Empty Sea
The South Korean administration said on the 27th that it is looking into the intention behind North Korea firing its coastal batteries into the...
North Korea mandates cremation as part of reforestation efforts
The North Korean authorities have announced that all gravesites located near roads must be removed and that all dead bodies be cremated as part...
A New Inmate Learns about Malnutrition
The year I turned 21, six new prisoners were sent to the Logging Section. Among them was a 20 year-old called Yoo Young Nam,...
North Korea “Regrets” Dam Tragedy
There is discord among lawmakers over North Korea’s expression of regret for the “Imjin River Incident” which was given at the working group discussions...
