North Korea’s Tears: A Blend of Cult, Culture and Coercion

Scenes of mass hysteria and grief among North Koreans appeared to be part of an official campaign to build support for Kim Jong-il’s successor, his third son, Kim Jong-un.

Kim Jong-il, North Korean Dictator, Dies

Within hours of announcing Mr. Kim’s death, which had been kept secret for roughly two days, North Korea on Monday test-fired missiles off its eastern coast, a news report said.

The Korean Dads’ 12-Step Program

Inside Father School, a program that teaches authoritarian fathers how to loosen up.

North Korea's military: a bad hand played well

North Korea makes up for its military shortcomings with a vast and loyal force overseen by leaders with a reputation for ruthlessness and meticulously planned surprise attacks.