North Korea

North Korea’s strange hoop dreams

North Korea’s strange hoop dreams

A UBC Prof. looks at Dennis Rodman’s tour of North Korea and what it says about the country’s politics and its love of basketball.

Jan 9, 2014

UBC experts comment on North Korea’s rocket launch

UBC experts on North Korea are available to comment on its launch of a rocket into space.

Dec 12, 2012

UBC fosters academic exchange with scholars from North Korea

The University of British Columbia is hosting six North Korean professors for six months starting in July 2012 as part of the Canada-Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Knowledge Partnership Program.

Jul 23, 2012

UBC experts available to speak about North Korean leader Kim Jong-il

With the news of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s death, UBC experts are available to comment on the implications for North Korea, regional security issues and international relations.

Dec 19, 2011