It’s been two weeks since Kim Jong Il died and a week since his fiasco funeral, but questions about what kind of man he truly was still remains. Like any rogue state, there is no way of knowing what really goes on in North Korea. A cultish nation driven by unrelenting admiration and devotion for their “Dear Leader” is all we know of North Korean culture. Unlike their southern neighbors, there aren’t any North Korean pop stars, models, or actors; we don’t know what kind of music they listen to, …

Imagine a day without food, money, protection or freedom. For North Koreans, this has been their world for more than 10 years. Since Kim Jong-il assumed power in North Korea in 1994, millions are starving from famine; thousands are being put into political concentration camps; and tens of thousands are risking their lives to cross borders and seek refuge. In the eyes of Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), a non-profit organization headed by CEO Hannah Song that works toward spreading awareness on the …

Last week, a South Korean report concluded that North Korea fired the torpedo that sank the Cheonan on March 26, due to identifiable markings from missile fragments. Forty-six South Korean sailors were killed in the incident. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went this week to Asia on a diplomatic trip, originally aimed at pressing China to loosen economic regulations against the U.S. However, with the results of the South Korean investigation released, this issue has been brought to the forefront.
On Wednesday, Clinton stopped in South Korea, publicly announcing U.S. …

American reporters Euna Lee and Laura Ling recently gave their first statement on their employer Current TV’s website, describing their capture in North Korea. In their detailed account, the women admit that they did in fact cross border, though for only a brief moment, before turning back.
“When we set out, we had no intention of leaving China, but when our guide beckoned for us to follow him beyond the middle of the river, we did, eventually arriving at the riverbank on the North Korean side… Feeling nervous about where we …

Current TV aired a special tribute tonight to their colleagues Laura Ling and Euna Lee, along with a “thank you” message from Laura and Euna, who expressed their gratitude for everyone (besides the Clintons) who supported them during their 140 days held in captivity in North Korea. They acknowledge all of those who sent letters and postcards, held vigils, used social networking sites, and even created blog sites such as “Liberate Laura,” to advocate their quick return home. Seeing these two women in this video, truly humbled by their experiences, …