Korea

A selection of news from and about North Korea and North Korean defectors. Most of these articles were aired in Korean and can be found, in their original language, on the Korean Web site, in written and audio format. For maps, slideshows, and videos, please visit the multimedia section of the Korean Web site.

North Korea's Missiles 'Missed'

2009-11-05

More North Korean missile tests miss the mark.

North Koreans Held in Thailand

2009-10-29

Thai authorities detain a group of would-be North Korean defectors.

Defection 'Sparks Crisis' for Kids

2009-10-22

They flee North Korea and often hide for years in China to get to South Korea. Then comes the hard part.

Officials ‘Crave Coffee’

2009-10-09

Like instant noodles, instant coffee now has an elite following in North Korea.

Graft Mars North Korean Trade

2009-10-06

A probe into North Korea's mining industry is under way in a bid to reduce graft.

Escape From North Korea

2009-10-05

Defectors give an account of how and why they fled North Korea.

Crackdown on North Koreans

2009-09-28

As China tightens security ahead of a major anniversary, North Korean refugees are even less welcome.

Noodles Hot in North Korea

2009-09-22

A budget food item in South Korea is now a prized gourmet item across the border.

Arts Help Young Defectors

2009-08-24

North Korean youths often struggle after they defect to the South, but arts and community service programs provide support.


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