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AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on North Korea.

Kim Jong-il Promotes Son to General
Kim Jong-il promoted his son to the rank of general or "dae-jang," according to the official North Korean news agency KCNA.
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South Korea: The Unloved Republic?
Decades of official policy have actually undermined South Koreans' loyalty to their homeland, argues scholar.
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North Korea Convenes Rare Party Conference
All eyes are on North Korea this week, as the ruling Korean Workers Party is expected to hold a historic meeting of delegates.
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Rivers of Ice
Rivers of Ice showcases the work of photographer and mountaineer David Breashears, who has retraced the steps of photographers of the past century to recapture images of these mountains and their glaciers from exactly the same vantage point
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Reasons Behind Kim Jong-il's Recent China Visit
Kim Jong-il visits China, again.
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Kim Jong Il's Journey Down Memory Lane
A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's unusual recent trips to China.
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Asia Society's John Delury Speaks to Kim Jong-il's Surprise Visit to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is visiting China today with his son, who is also Kim's suspected heir, South Korean officials said.
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Jimmy Carter Travels to North Korea to Free American Prisoner
Former President Jimmy Carter will leave today for North Korea in hopes of freeing an American man imprisoned in a North Korean jail.
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North Korea Lashes Out on YouTube and Twitter
North Korea decides to use youtube and twitter as platforms for propaganda.
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Tensions Escalate in Korean Peninsula
The increasing tensions between North and South Korea are threatening the stability of the Korean Peninsula.
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