The Myth of North Korea, the USS Pueblo, and Nuclear War
When the 50th anniversary of the capture of the USS Pueblo hit a few weeks ago, the nation’s eyes briefly…
Tag: diplomatic history
Remembering the Pueblo: How Internal Imperatives Shape North Korean Decisions
38 North is pleased to launch a new collection of short essays that will examine the historical context of key episodes, forces and choices…
Chinese-North Korean Relations: Drawing the Right Historical Lessons
Starting in the mid-1970s, Pyongyang began reaching out to Washington to replace the Korean War armistice with a peace agreement.…
Myanmar-DPRK’s “Marriage of Convenience”–Headed for Divorce?
North Korea’s relationship with Myanmar[1] gets significant scrutiny in the international community, especially from the United States. Ambassador Joseph Yun,…