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 National Committee on North Korea advances, promotes and facilitates engagement between citizens of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It works to reduce tensions and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula and improve the well being of the citizens of the DPRK. Through cooperation on concrete activities addressing specific problems, NCNK seeks to enhance broad-based understanding and mutual trust. NCNK supports transitions enabling the DPRK to become a full participant in the community of nations.The National Committee’s principles of engagement focus on addressing urgent humanitarian needs, implementing long-term development, building sustained partnerships, fostering mutual understanding, and helping to avoid conflict on the Korean Peninsula. |
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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. |
North Korea Review |
| The North Korean Review is the first academic journal in North America or Europe to focus exclusively on North Korea. The purpose of NKR is to provide readers with an improved understanding of the country’s complexities and the threat it presents to global stability. International and interdisciplinary, NKR is a refereed journal published twice a year. Topics include culture, history, economics, business, religion, politics, and international relations, among others. |
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| A division of The Johns Hopkins University since 1950, the School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is an international institution, with campuses in Washington, D.C., Bologna, Italy, and Nanjing, China, that draw students from throughout the world. SAIS offers the building blocks of leadership in all professional fields: core functional disciplines, such as strategic studies and international development; strong emphasis on international economics; robust regional programs; and essential foreign language training.The North Korea track of the Working Paper Series focuses specifically on the diplomatic relations of North Korea. It examines the issues and challenges North Korea faces in normalizing relations with the U.S., as well as with its regional neighbors. SAIS Also suports the Sejong Society. |
Working Paper Series |
| The Nautilus Institute has created the DPRK Briefing Book to enrich debate and rectify the deficiencies in public knowledge. The DPRK Briefing Book covers approximately two-dozen “Policy Areas,” each containing issue briefs, critical analyses from diverse perspectives, and key reference materials, some of which are available as PDFs. Our goal is that the DPRK Briefing Book becomes your reference of choice on the security dilemmas posed by North Korea and its relations with the United States. The DPRK Briefing Book is part of the Nautilus Institute’s “US-DPRK Next Steps: Avoiding Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear War in Korea” project.The Nautilus Institute seeks a diversity of views and opinions on controversial topics in order to identify common ground. Views expressed in the Briefing Book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nautilus Institute. The Nautilus Institute’s information may be downloaded, reproduced and redistributed as long as it has not been altered and is properly attributed. |
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| The Center for U.S.-Korea Policy aims to deepen and broaden the foundations for institutionalized cooperation between the United States and South Korea by promoting bilateral policy coordination. A project of The Asia Foundation, the Center is based in the Foundation’s Washington DC office. The Center supports the Foundation’s commitment to the development of the Asia Pacific by supporting a comprehensive U.S.-ROK alliance partnership on emerging global, regional, and non-traditional security challenges. |
The Asia Foundation: Center for US-Korea Policy
The Korean Studies Archives |
| A source of scholaraly discussion on Korea Issues. Also, check out the list of academic institutions with Korean studies programs. |
 Institute for North Korean Studies |
| The University of Detroit Mercy established a non-partisan, non-proprietary research center on North Korea within its College of Business Administration in April 2004. This center, the Institute for North Korean Studies (INKS), is the first research center in the United States or Europe focused exclusively on North Korea.North Korea has recently gained significant attention in world affairs from a political, social, economic and cultural standpoint. There are many opportunities for improved understanding of this secretive nation, and the INKS will be able to address these opportunities in a unique way through the lens of focused research, analysis and information dissemination. |