North Korea’s Space Agency at Ten
The National Aerospace Development Administration (국가우주개발국 or NADA), North Korea’s space agency, has just marked its tenth birthday. At first…
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Modern History
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…
The 1988 Olympics in Seoul: A Triumph of Sport and Diplomacy
For the Republic of Korea, the 1980s were a time of domestic political tumult coupled with rapidly improving international attitudes…
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…