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Kenneth Bae
May 12, 2017
Countering North Korea's Hostage Diplomacy
By Lee Min-yong
Tourism in North Korea not only funds the regime, it also provides useful leverage in the form of arrested tourists.
November 11, 2014
Abe and Xi Finally Met: So What?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss Asia's most important handshake of 2014, and North Korea's "charm offensive."
November 10, 2014
Is North Korea Really ‘Rattled’ By the U.N. Prison Camp Inquiry?
By Clint Richards
Some analysts believe the U.S. prisoner release shows Pyongyang is worried about an ICC hearing.
October 22, 2014
North Korea’s Curious Detainee Release
By Clint Richards
Why has Pyongyang decided to free Jeffrey Fowle now?
September 14, 2014
The US-DPRK Hostage Stalemate
By Scott A. Synder
What implications could North Korea's holding of three Americans have on U.S. policy?
July 12, 2014
North Korea’s Schizophrenic Tourist Policy
By Tae-jun Kang
North Korea is desperately trying to attract more tourists, even as it works equally hard to scare them away.
April 26, 2014
North Korea Detains (Another) American
By Zachary Keck
The reclusive country has once again detained an American citizen who was in the country on a tourist visa.
March 03, 2014
North Korea Releases Australian Missionary as Bae Languishes in Prison
By J.T. Quigley
John Short was deported after confessing to the distribution of Christian materials.
February 11, 2014
US, South Korea Annouce Joint Military Drills
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. and South Korea have announced the dates for their two annual joint exercises. How will North Korea respond?
January 28, 2014
US Special Representative for North Korea Visits Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Glyn Davies is in Asia to discuss the Pyongyang problem with Chinese, South Korean, and Japanese leaders.
January 21, 2014
Kenneth Bae Pleads From North Korea, US Ready To Send Envoy
By Ankit Panda
Kenneth Bae's appearance before reporters could signal that the North Korean regime is ready to release him
November 26, 2013
U.S. Veteran Detained in North Korea: A Case of Mistaken Identity?
Family members plea for elderly vet’s release, citing health concerns.
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