Rason Special Economic Zone: North Korea as It Could Be
If you have ever been to North Korea, you might know that feeling: you are in the country, and at…
Understanding North Korea’s behavior means understanding that it is not a hermit kingdom. As information steadily seeps into this reclusive state through technology, trade and personal exchanges, information about the North is also leaking out. We will scour a variety of sources to spotlight key North Korean localities, their people, schools, factories, hospitals and more. Should you happen to know of more resources either through your own research and/or travels, we invite you to be active in this process and send us relevant information and photos.
If you have ever been to North Korea, you might know that feeling: you are in the country, and at…
Wonsan, on the DPRK’s east coast, by all accounts, used to bustle—at least by DPRK standards. If the recent outreach…
Introduction Wonsan (원산시), the capital of Kangwon province, sits on North Korea’s southeast coast. It is a small city…
Introduction and Brief History Sinuiju City (신의주시), the capital of North P’yŏngan province, sits on the Amnok (Yalu) River directly…