Much of the secretive nation's early history has been airbrushed to serve the regime's current propaganda and control needs.
2016-09-02
Kim Jong Un's government understands that markets are politically dangerous, but can do little about them.
2016-07-19
Veteran North Korea watcher suggests democracy is a bridge too far and China's path might appeal to Pyongyang rulers.
2016-06-20
Roads, power, and phone lines take second place to heavy industry and weapons programs in North Korea, a noted expert says.
2016-05-17
Lack of interest in economy, condemnation of Chinese reforms, are troubling omens for the country's future.
2016-04-18
Younger South Koreans do not see unification with destitute North as the only future outcome.
2016-01-27
North Korean diplomats spent much of 2015 cultivating foreign relations, only to see this work made void by the Jan. 6 nuclear blast.
2016-01-04
Abrupt walkout by Moranbong Band underscores to Chinese the mercurial nature of North Korea.
2015-11-30
Secretive state that once sold narcotics for hard currency sees domestic drug use spiral but can't admit the problem.
2015-10-28
While old-style rhetoric continues, Pyongyang in practice plays up comparative advantages in cheap labor and coal.
