Episode 28 – Why are Sino-North Korean relations not as good as they seem?
When browsing some Western media outlets, you might encounter a misplaced stereotype about North Korea being a Chinese puppet. Others argue that these two countries are very close allies, recalling ho...
25 Apr 202120min
Episode 27 – What is daily life like in North Korea? (Part 5: Weddings)
In North Korea, your wedding is not just your moment – but also a ritual demonstrating your filial piety both to your family and to the state. So how do North Korean weddings look like? How do familie...
24 Apr 202112min
Episode 26 – Why are foreigners fleeing from the North Korean COVID lockdown and why does it matter?
Living in a lockdown is never easy, but it is especially hard when you are stuck as a foreign citizen in North Korea. The numbers of international expats, who live and work in North Korea usually as a...
18 Apr 202111min
Episode 25 – Have there been any coup attempts in North Korea?
Palace or military coups is something that you often witness in a variety of different autocracies – ranging from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe; from one-party authoritarian regimes to personalistic dictato...
17 Apr 202111min
Episode 24 – What is daily life like in North Korea? (Part 4: Entertainment industry)
Leisure is an essential part of humans’ daily lives – wherever we are, we try to carve out some free time for our hobbies ranging from watching TV-series to going on mountain climbing expeditions. Aft...
11 Apr 202112min
Episode 23 – Who is Kim Jong-un and how is he shaping North Korea?
Kim Jong-un is one of the most well-known leaders in contemporary world politics, who gets a lot of press – and a lot of very bad press. Despite that fact, very little is actually known about him as a...
10 Apr 202128min
Episode 22 – Who was Kim Jong-il and how did he shape North Korea?
Kim Jong-il, the second ruler of the DPRK, transformed North Korea in many ways – willingly or not. During the years of his rule, North Korea became a semi-capitalist isolated society in possession of...
4 Apr 202126min
Episode 21 – Who was Kim Il-sung and how did he shape North Korea?
Kim Il-sung is, perhaps, a name that you do not hear all that much these days, if you are not a North Korea watcher. What you might hear way more often is the name of his grandson, Kim Jong-un, who is...
3 Apr 202126min
