North Korea

Kim Tae Gyun's 'Crossing' gives a stark account of the hardships of North Korean refugees. more

In DC, two speakers recount their efforts helping some of the most vulnerable Asians, from Korea to nearby neighborhoods. more

Experts contrast China's engagement with two of its neighbors, both pariah states. more

China views the Korea problem in part as a proxy for its relations with the US, says Asia Society Associate Fellow Charles Armstrong. more

The peninsula's musical heritage is threatened by its local perceptions. more

Decades of official policy have actually undermined South Koreans' loyalty to their homeland, argues scholar. more

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 more

A look at North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's unusual recent trips to China. more

The official transcript of Admiral Mullen's speech on China and the military to Asia Society's Washington Annual Dinner. more