North Korea, what's next?

North Korea defectors take to the “Underground Railroad”

Politics

The 3,000-mile journey can take months and the path is lined with informants.

North Korea’s Mass Games: The Pursuit of Perfection

Conflict

Kim Jong Il dead: What’s next for North Korea?

Politics

Kim Jong Il dead: Asian anxiety reigns

Conflict

Kim Jong Il: Top 10 weird facts about N Korea’s late leader

Conflict

Why the North Koreans cry

Politics

The masses appeared to go berserk with grief after hearing the news of Kim Jong Il’s death.

Video: Kim Jong Il’s corpse on state TV

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How North Koreans viewed Kim Jong Il’s lifeless body on government television

China: Kim Jong Il gets snarky farewell

Politics

It’s been a while since Mao. Many scoff at the party’s reverence for Kim Jong Il.

North Korea: “Natural wonders” observed when Kim Jong Il died

Lifestyle

When Kim Jong Il died, the holiest mountain glowed red, according to state media.

North Korea’s funeral politics

Politics

Despite the North’s warm welcome, only two South Korean widows look likely to attend Kim Jong Il’s funeral.