North Korea: Between Threats, War and Media Spectacle

Will North Korea plunge the whole world into nuclear war? Or do the threats from North Korea just reveal its own vulnerability? Does North Korea’s participation in the
Olympic Games herald a new era of peace?
At this event ToRS’ researchers present how North Korea is perceived in China, India,
Japan, Russia and South Korea. We will discuss how and why the image of North Korea
varies and question our own perception of one of the most secretive countries of the
world.

Presenters:
Marie Roesgaard, Japanese Studies – Mikhail Suslov, Russian Studies – Jørgen Delman,
China Studies – Ravinder Kaur, Modern India and South Asian Studies – Barbara Wall,
Korean Studies.