North Korea Academic Resources
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| The North Korea International Documentation Project (NKIDP) serves as an informational clearinghouse on North Korea for both the scholarly and policymaking communities by widely disseminating newly declassified documents on the DPRK from its former communist allies as well as other resources that provide valuable insight into the actions and nature of the North Korean state.The efforts of contemporary scholars and policymakers are too often hampered by a distinct lack of knowledge about the North Korean leadership and political system. With no history of diplomatic relations with Pyeongyang and severely limited access to the country’s elite, it is difficult for Western policymakers, journalists, and academics to understand the forces and intentions behind North Korea’s enigmatic actions.
In cooperation with the University of North Korean Studies (Seoul) and an international network of researchers, the NKIDP provides access to both original and translated archival documents on the DPRK, publishes an NKIDP Working Paper series, regularly contributes to the Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) Bulletin series, and holds frequent conferences and workshops at the Wilson Center as well as throughout East Asia. |
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| The Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) at Kyungnam University is a research-oriented think tank which promotes peace and the unification of Korean through scholarly contributions focusing on the Korean Penninsula and North East Asia. IFES focuses on:Research projects on issues concerning North Korea, the unification of the Korean peninsula, and East Asian affairs.Organizing and sponsoring seminars, workshops, conferences, and lectures by Korean and foreign scholars.Publishing original and translated works in Korean and foreign languages.Providing research and library facilities for scholars and students working in Asian and international affairs.For almost thirty years, the IFES has been a highly regarded institution through its unprecedented contributions to domestic and international issues. |
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