North Korea

A high-profile North Korean defector’s surprising revelations about life in the Hermit Kingdom

Book review: Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story

May 6: The common theme is oil, as WTI sits above $61 this morning. Plus, the pistachio market, and an $8000 gender wage gap

North Korea’s odd movie history explains a lot about its fury over The Interview

Political editor Paul Wells on ’The Interview,’ the movie at the heart of the global controversy

Newsmaker of the day, Dec. 16: The stars of ’The Interview’ retreat amid threats

The book’s subtitle suggests it has a happy ending. In some ways it does, writes our reviewer.

David Guttenfelder helped found the Associated Press’s North Korea bureau, and has turned his access into surreal, reflective photos

Jang Jin Sung spoke with Katie Engelhart on his dramatic rise, perilous escape, and being part of Kim Jong Il’s inner circle

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio stands up for LGBT rights, while China stands up for North Korea