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Lifting sanctions on NK brings little change
“No longer an “enemy” or “sponsor of terrorism” state, North Korea has now been promoted to a state with a lot of sanctions. With the rhetoric gone, the substance of the … more »
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Lifting sanctions on NK brings little change
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 days ago: “No longer an “enemy” or “sponsor of terrorism” state, North Korea has … more »
Pyongyang Holds Science and Technology Book Fair
Leonid Petrov wrote 1 week ago: SEOUL (Yonhap) — North Korea, which has limited channels to upgrade its science and technology … more »
North Korea’s economic slide picks up speed
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 weeks ago: Joongang Ilbo (North Korea’s economic slide picks up speed 2008/06/19) North Korea’s economy s … more »
"We are all North Koreans"
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 weeks ago: After the attacks of September 11, 2001, “We are all Americans” briefly became a popular express … more »
"Crossing" - a New Film about Life in NK
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Leonid Petrov wrote 1 month ago: There have been no accurate films about life in the DPRK With the contentious exception of “T … more »
Travel to NKorea for Business and Pleasure (6 Sep.-10/13 Sep.)
Leonid Petrov wrote 1 month ago: Leaders in tourism and hospitality are invited to visit North Korea to meet with colleagues, to dis … more »
Pyongyang's "soft approach" towards US criticised
Leonid Petrov wrote 1 month ago: The Daily NK (2008-05-13) carries an interesting story, which hints at the brewing public unrest in … more »
How effective is propaganda in NK?
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Leonid Petrov wrote 1 month ago: Despite the 60 years of efforts to “revolutionize” North Koreans, they are still as huma … more »
호주는 과연 북한을 도울 것인가?
Leonid Petrov wrote 1 month ago: 미국과의 동맹국, UN의 활발한 회원국, 아시아와 포용력있는 있는 관계를 … more »
Mobile Phone Service Being Established in NK
Leonid Petrov wrote 1 month ago: Goodfriends (”Goodfriends”, 2008/06/23) reported that the DPRK has prohibited making lo … more »
Will Australia Help North Korea?
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 months ago: In March 2008, before leaving for a 17-day trip to the United States, Europe and China, Australian P … more »
The Al Kibar scandal - Why now?
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 months ago: The Al Kibar scandal is a clear attempt of the White House (R.Cheney) group to undermine the negotia … more »
Retrospective Screening of North Korean Films in Australia
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 months ago: 6-8 May 2008 from 6 to 8 PM, in Room G051, Melville Hall, Australian National University, Canberra, … more »
Torch relay in Pyongyang enhances friendship with China
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 months ago: PYONGYANG, April 22 (Xinhua) - The torch relay in Pyongyang will enhance friendship between the Dem … more »
North Korea in Black and White...
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 months ago: Chinese photographer Dong Lin has visited North Korea three times since 2002, each time finding acc … more »
"Crossing the Line" (2006) by Daniel Gordon
Leonid Petrov wrote 2 months ago: Solid documentary that is interesting despite the limited appeal of the material, 12 May 2007 Auth … more »
Some people say that neither sticks nor carrots will work on North Korea
Leonid Petrov wrote 3 months ago: Dear professor Leonid Petrov: My name is Gonzalo Vega and I am a journalist in “El Mercurio” ne … more »
Cooking Oysters on Petrol in North Korea
Leonid Petrov wrote 3 months ago: Making BBQ on car petrol might sound like a crazy idea: it’s dangerous and not healthy. But … more »
Film Screening: "The Schoolgirl’s Diary" (2006)
Leonid Petrov wrote 3 months ago: -With commentary from Suk-Young Kim, University of California at Santa Barbara _____________________ … more »
