The New York Times – Travel:
Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.
Category: North Korea
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Dark Tourism: Destinations of Death, Tragedy and the Macabre
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers who use their off time to visit places like the Chernobyl nuclear plant or current conflict zones say they no longer want a sanitized version of a troubled world.
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Does Korean Cuisine Belong to Korea?
The New York Times – T Magazine:
South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also exporting its wonders to the world.
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Antonio Inoki, Japanese Wrestler and Improbable Diplomat, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
After gaining fame for an odd 1976 bout with Muhammad Ali, he became a politician and globe-traveling broker of peace.
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‘The Sport of Love’: Ping-Pong, the Great Equalizer
The New York Times – Sports:
Wally Green has played everywhere from Brooklyn to Pyongyang, becoming a beloved American ambassador for table tennis — and international understanding — in the process.