An unusual poll reveals what North Koreans are thinking about reunification.
Korean Reunification: The View from the North
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North Korea
Reviving the North Korea-Iran Axis?
Hardliners want to use North Korea as a hammer to destroy the nuclear agreement with Iran. They’d better start looking for a more effective instrument.
Crossing the Korean DMZ for Peace
These brave women are about to make history by marching across the world’s most militarized border.
The Madness of THAAD
The US push for missile defense in Asia will only lead to more missiles and less defense.
Women’s Delegation to Cross DMZ
Gloria Steinem will be leading a group of women from South Korea to North Korea. Why are critics taking aim at this important gesture?
Hollywood’s ‘Furriner’ Problem
In films like American Sniper and The Interview, Americans are the heroes and “furriners” are the targets: an undifferentiated group of people so alien that they’re practically subhuman.
Special Guest Star: Bibi!
Congressional hawks are putting on a show in Washington, and they’ve invited the Israeli prime minister to guest star. Who else might fit the bill?
In South Korea, Preaching Peace Is Now a Deportable Offense
How one Korean-American woman got tangled up with the South Korean security state after a life-changing visit to the North.
Carrots for Cuba, Sticks for North Korea
As one cold war thaws, another refreezes.
South Korea and the Politics of Patience
In the “fast-fast” political culture of South Korea, some leaders are patiently—and effectively—making strides for democracy, clean energy, and maybe even peace.