Category Archives: North Korea
New Images of North Korea from the Korean War
I am eagerly awaiting the release of North Korea Caught in Time: Images of War and Reconstruction. Compiled by Chris Springer, it has received positive reviews from the likes of Bruce Cumings, Don Oberdorfer, and Bradley K. Martin. This book … Continue reading
Filed under Korean War, North Korea, Uncategorized
North Korean arms shipment seized
In light of recent inactivity on this blog, which will likely continue for at least a few more days, I’d just like to draw attention to the following news story. UN sanctions against North Korea are actually being enforced outside … Continue reading
Filed under North Korea, Sanctions
What does 1968 have to do with 2009?
Right now the world is debating what exactly Bill Clinton said to Kim Jong Il. The Korean Central News Agency says that Bill Clinton apologized to Kim Jong Il. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said “That’s not true.” The Chinese press … Continue reading
Filed under North Korea, USS Pueblo
New Perspectives on Succession in North Korea: Is Kim Jong Un the One?
My old boss from NKIDP James Person makes several good points that no one else has raised (to my knowledge) about Kim Jong Un’s likelihood to succeed his father, Kim Jong Il, as the preeminent leader of North Korea: “Kim Jong … Continue reading
Filed under North Korea, Succession
Mission Accomplished: Clinton Leaves Pyongyang, Journalists Pardoned
Staying in Pyongyang for less than 24 hours, former President Bill Clinton has already departed North Korea along with Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. The two women had been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for illegally entering into … Continue reading
Filed under Detained journalists, North Korea
Bill Clinton In Pyongyang
KCNA Reports: Bill Clinton Arrives Here Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) — Bill Clinton, former president of the United States, and his party arrived here Tuesday by air. They were greeted by Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the … Continue reading
Filed under Detained journalists, North Korea
Conflicting Reports about Contingencies for North Korea’s Future
Two recent reports offer conflicting views of the same basic question: what will the U.S. do if Kim Jong-il were to die suddenly, or if North Korea outright collapsed? One report quotes the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral … Continue reading
Filed under China, North Korea, Relations with North Korea, Succession
More Chinese tourists in North Korea? New flights being considered
The North Korea Economy Watch recently had a post about direct flights between Pyongyang and Shanghai being established. As it currently stands, there are direct flights from Beijing and Shenyang to Pyongyang. I’ve located another Chinese news article which suggests there could be … Continue reading
Filed under North Korea, Tourism
