Watching North Koreans Watch South Koreans
Inter-Korean relations may be on the mend, but it’s an uphill battle to challenge the narrative of brainless, heartless North Koreans.
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Chocolate Dessert Sends Netizens into Meltdown
The Korean Peninsula in blue, divided by a black wire, with white liquid pooling in the center. This is the "Pyeongchang dessert" -- an edible statement on inter-Korean politics, for VIP guests at the Olympics.
Why Are South Korea and North Korea Enemies?
Split by the two global superpowers after WW2, South and North Korea are still technically at war. But two countries have much more complex relations than being enemies.
Pyongyang Olympics? Burning Tensions Ahead of Games
Not everyone is happy about the recent thaw in inter-Korean relations ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics. Some are burning pictures of Kim Jong-un.
KÉ Interview: “My Sister Married Kim Jong-il”
This unassuming 84-year-old living in Seoul holds a secret: His sister was married to the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and bore Kim Jong-nam, once a contender for power. His story is one of tragedy, reunion and loss.
More Support for Kaesong Industrial Complex Firms, but No Resumption
Entrepreneurs persist to visit the defunct Kaesong Industrial Complex while slamming the government for its inadequate financial compensation.
Ppira: Women’s Bodies as Bait in Propaganda War Between Two Koreas
Ceasefire in 1953 may have halted the war between two Koreas. But psychological war using ppira continued, with women's bodies at the center.
Inter-Korean Engagement Resumes, With Taekwondo at the Center
World Taekwondo Federation Championships are taking place in Muju, S Korea. North Koreans participate in a rare show of inter-Korean engagement.
Neungra Bapsang: North Koreans in the South Gain Self-Sufficiency through Food
North Korean defector Lee Ae-ran runs Neungra Bapsang, a restaurant that is meant to help fellow female defectors and contribute to unification.
Northern Limit Line: Taking Politics Out of a Political Conflict
A movie about a naval conflict with North Korea during the 2002 World Cup avoids politics at the cost of the human stories it claims to illuminate.
Beyond Blood and Bloody Relations
North Korean defector Gyoon Heo offers his views on why it is high time to step away from emotionally charged approaches toward unification.
South Korean Group Cheers North Korea and Challenges Blue House
A South Korean group at a football match involving North Koreans makes dramatic contact with North Korean players after the game.