North Korean Review Journal

21/09/2025

South Korea's unification ministry considers changing the South Korean term referring to North Korean defectors with the term "bukhyangmin" believed to be the most favoured among North Korean defectors.

The unification ministry said Tuesday it is considering changing the South Korean term of North Korean defectors, noting the word highlighting their escape from

19/09/2025

📩 Our September Newsletter is live!

This month's newsletter highlights new blog posts by the YINKS researchers and our NKR interns, and provides information on our call for papers, book reviews and blog articles.
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September 19th, 2025

19/09/2025

📘 New on the NKR Blog:
"Connecting the End of the War in Afghanistan and the Situation on the Korean Peninsula"

In this thought-provoking issue brief, Yonsei University Research fellow B**g Young S*k delves into the ripple effects of U.S. foreign policy and explores how America's withdrawal from Afghanistan could reshape its global commitments, especially its alliances in East Asia.
[Translated from Korean by former NKR intern Samantha Garcia.]

🔗 Read the full piece on the NKR blog!

YIKUS Issue Brief No. 150B**g Young S*k (Research Fellow, Institute for Unification Studies, Yonsei University)At 11:59 p.m. local time on August 30, 2021, the last U.S. C-17 transport aircraft departed from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. With this, the United States offic...

15/08/2025

📣 North Korean Review Internship Opportunity 📣

North Korean Review is recruiting interns for the Fall 2025 Semester. NKR is the only English-language journal dedicated exclusively to North Korea policy-related research. We are seeking motivated and independent students who have a strong interest in North Korean studies. This unpaid position is open to any major, but preference will be given to economics, history, or political science majors.

Applicants should possess a fluent command of English and be able to proofread academic research documents in English. Other duties will include blog/SNS presence maintenance, writing/translation of blog entries, and conference planning and staffing. Much of the work may be done remotely, so NKR requires applicants to be capable of meeting regularly via Zoom to update progress during the semester and work independently while effectively coordinating with the managing editor and fellow interns.

🔹Location: Zoom meetings and remote work from home
🔹Duties: Proofreading, research, report writing, emailing, blog/website updates, event planning & staffing, administrative work
🔹Period: Ongoing from Fall 2025 Semester
🔹Hours: Schedule flexible in accordance with interns' availability, but interns will be expected to meet on a regular basis
🔹Website: http://www.northkoreanreview.net/
🔹How to Apply: Applicants should send their English resume and cover letter in MS Word format by August 25th to [email protected]

The online presence for North Korean Review. The only English language journal devoted wholly to the study of North Korea. Covers economic/political arenas.

28/05/2025

"Australia and China in the Age of US-China Hegemonic Competition"

In this article, Jae-Deok Choi challenges the notion that middle powers like Australia are mere pawns in great power contests. Choi provides a sharp and critical analysis of alliance politics, middle power diplomacy, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

🔍 Read the full article on our blog!
https://www.northkoreanreview.net/single-post/no-148-jae-deok-choi-research-fellow-australia-and-china-in-the-age-of-us-china-hegemonic-com

YIKUS Issue Brief No. 148Choi Jae Deok (Senior Researcher, Institute for Unification Studies, Yonsei University / Director,Institute for Korea-China Political and Diplomatic Studies, Wonkwang University)Australia has taken the lead in the second act of the US-China hegemony competition that began wi...

20/05/2025

Happy May, everyone. Our May Newsletter is out!

Check out the link below for insights into a wide variety of topics related to 🇰🇵 This newsletter highlights the latest releases on our blog and YouTube channel and provides important details regarding Call for Papers, Call for Book Reviews, and Call for Blog Articles.

📌 We are taking submissions for our upcoming Fall 2025 issue until June 1st, 2025. We hope you consider submitting your work!

May 16th, 2025

22/04/2025

Our April Newsletter is out!

Check out the link below to learn more about our Spring 2025 issue and the latest releases on our blog and YouTube channel. All feature insights into a wide variety of topics related to 🇰🇵

You can also find more information regarding Call for Papers, Call for Book Reviews, and Call for Blog Articles. We are taking submissions for our upcoming Fall 2025 issue until June 1st, 2025, so please keep that in mind if you are considering submitting your work.

April 16th, 2025

17/04/2025

👩‍💻🧑‍🏫🧑‍🎓 Are you considering applying for focused on ? 🇰🇵

From the 2025-26 academic year, The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan will replace its taught MA North Korean Studies program with a research-only program: North Korean Studies MA by Research.

Follow the link below for more information!

Become a next-generation expert with a research degree in North Korean Studies. Conduct in-depth research on North Korea's society, economy, international relations, and politics. You can also research the inter-Korean relations in the context of divided nations.

07/04/2025

The Exhibition on is officially on display as of today! 🇰🇵

The exhibition showcases compelling testimonies, data, and rare insights into the struggles for freedom in North Korea, as well as items used by North Koreans to access outside information.

Open to the public at PR1 Gallery from 10:00am–4:00pm daily until April 26th, 2025, we invite you to stop by!

Join us in amplifying North Korean voices and exploring the stories of resilience that challenge our understanding of human rights and freedom of expression.

has been made possible thanks to the International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) at The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan and NKDB- Database Center For North Korean Human Rights.

Check out the 'events' page on our website or the attached flyer for more information on this event! 👉https://www.northkoreanreview.net/news-and-events

02/04/2025

Are you interested in attending a workshop on ? 🇰🇵

On April 24th, 2025, the International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) at The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan will host its 2025 IKSU Workshop! 👉

📍 The event will take place between 3PM-5PM at Adelphi Building Lecture Theatre 1 (ABLT1), PR1 2HE.

👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Please see the attached flyer for more information on the featured speakers.

✍️ Either scan the QR code below or click the following link to register! https://forms.office.com/e/m1XUFMsHRt

We hope to see you there!

24/02/2025

North Korean Review Internship Opportunity

North Korean Review is recruiting interns for the Spring 2025 Semester. NKR is the only English-language journal dedicated exclusively to North Korea policy-related research. We are seeking motivated and independent students who have a strong interest in North Korean studies. This unpaid position is open to any major, but preference will be given to economics, history, or political science majors. Applicants should possess fluent command of English and be able to proofread academic research documents in English. Other duties will include blog/SNS presence maintenance, writing/translation of blog entries, and conference planning and staffing. Much of the work may be done remotely so NKR requires applicants to be capable of meeting regularly via Zoom to update progress during the semester and work independently while effectively coordinating with the managing editor and fellow interns.

Location: Zoom meetings and remote work from home
Duties: Proofreading, research, report writing, emailing, blog/website updates, event planning & staffing, administrative work
Period: Ongoing from Spring 2025 Semester
Hours: Schedule flexible in accordance with interns' availability, but interns will be expected to meet on a regular basis.
Website: http://www.northkoreanreview.net/
How to Apply:
Applicants should send their English resume and cover letter in MS word format by March 7th to [email protected]

The online presence for North Korean Review. The only English language journal devoted wholly to the study of North Korea. Covers economic/political arenas.

24/02/2025

North Korean Review Internship Opportunity

North Korean Review is recruiting interns for the Spring 2025 Semester. NKR is the only English language journal dedicated exclusively to North Korea policy related research. We are seeking motivated and independent students who have a strong interest in North Korean studies. This unpaid position is open to any major but preference will be given to economics, history, or political science majors. Applicants should possess fluent command of English and be able to proofread academic research documents in English. Other duties will include blog/SNS presence maintenance, writing/translation of blog entries, and conference planning and staffing. Much of the work may be done remotely so NKR requires applicants to be capable of meeting regularly via Zoom to update progress during the semester and work independently while effectively coordinating with the managing editor and fellow interns.

Location: Zoom meetings and remote work from home
Duties: Proofreading, research, report writing, emailing, blog/website updates, event planning & staffing, administrative work
Period: Ongoing from Spring 2025 Semester
Hours: Schedule flexible in accordance with interns' availability but interns will be expected to meet on a regular basis.
Website: http://www.northkoreanreview.net/
How to Apply:
Applicants should send their English resume and cover letter in MS word format by March 7th to [email protected]

The online presence for North Korean Review. The only English language journal devoted wholly to the study of North Korea. Covers economic/political arenas.