A Review of ‘Nuclear North Korea’s Challenge to Deterrence Theories and Policies’, by Hwee-rhak Park
South Korean scholar introduces new concepts including ‘balance of fear’ to assess DPRK nuclear weapons in a global context.
Olympics on Ice: After Pyeongchang 2018, DPRK Misses another Winter Games
North Korean skiers helped build ties with the South in Pyeongchang. Since then, the DPRK, has missed all but one Games.
Below the Divide: A Review of ‘Fractured Liberation’, by Kornel Chang
Fresh account of societal and political dynamics in south Korea under US occupation brings local perspectives to the pre-Korean War era.
RG242 Files: The Day Kim Il-sung’s Voice Fell Silent
Pyongyang’s early radio station blacked out part of a speech by the North Korean leader, resulting in dismissals from the Party, and tighter controls.
Reading Rodong Sinmun, in South Korea
After decades of restrictions on North Korean literature, the ROK government has initiated reforms on the WPK’s flagship newspaper as it seeks to engage Pyongyang.
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