Did the CIA Orchestrate an Attack on the North Korean Embassy in Spain? Did the CIA Orchestrate an Attack on the North Korean Embassy in Spain?
A Nation investigation reveals a Rashomon-like tale with conflicting truths.
May 2, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
North Korea Through the Eyes of an American Dissident North Korea Through the Eyes of an American Dissident
As entertainment that deftly mixes history, satire, pathos, and comedy, Next Stop: North Korea is an unqualified success.
Mar 20, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
Democratic Hawks Helped Scuttle the Hanoi Summit on Korea Democratic Hawks Helped Scuttle the Hanoi Summit on Korea
They, along with National Security Adviser John Bolton, have been cynical about the Trump-Kim talks and the inter-Korean peace process from the beginning.
Mar 7, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
The Trump-Kim Talks Ended Abruptly—but Negotiations Will Continue The Trump-Kim Talks Ended Abruptly—but Negotiations Will Continue
There was no historic agreement, but even the hawk Mike Pompeo admitted the two sides made “real progress.”
Feb 28, 2019 / Tim Shorrock and Kathleen Ok-soo Richards
Why Are Democrats Trying to Torpedo the Korea Peace Talks? Why Are Democrats Trying to Torpedo the Korea Peace Talks?
There is a growing split between liberal US politicians and South Korean progressives on the peace process.
Feb 22, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
US-North Korea Talks Are Moving Decisively to the Diplomatic Phase US-North Korea Talks Are Moving Decisively to the Diplomatic Phase
Despite the progress, pundits and leading Democrats still complain.
Jan 23, 2019 / Tim Shorrock
How ‘The New York Times’ Deceived the Public on North Korea How ‘The New York Times’ Deceived the Public on North Korea
Stretching the findings of a think-tank report on Pyongyang’s missile bases is a reminder of the paper’s role in the lead-up to the Iraq War.
Nov 16, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
Washington’s Ire Shifts From Kim Jong-un to Moon Jae-in Washington’s Ire Shifts From Kim Jong-un to Moon Jae-in
Trump infuriated and insulted South Koreans when he said “they do nothing without our approval.”
Oct 19, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
Moon and Kim Stage an Exuberant Summit in Pyongyang Moon and Kim Stage an Exuberant Summit in Pyongyang
Bold proposals on demilitarization break the logjam with Washington.
Sep 20, 2018 / Tim Shorrock
Moon and Kim Try to Keep the Korea Peace Train on Course Moon and Kim Try to Keep the Korea Peace Train on Course
But growing splits between Washington and the two Koreas threaten progress.
Sep 11, 2018 / Tim Shorrock