North Korea and the Supernote Enigma
By Gregory Elich
April 14, 2008

North Korea, it is often said, is a criminal state. One of the more persistent stories supporting that allegation is that the North Koreans are counterfeiting U.S. currency. Through repetition, the claim has taken on an aura of proven fact. This in turn has been cited as justification for everything from imposing punitive measures against North Korea to suggesting that the nation cannot be trusted as a partner in nuclear negotiations. more >



Upcoming Conference on Korean Reunification & U.S. Foreign Policy
UC Berkeley Alumni House
Friday, October 10, 2008

The Korea Policy Institute, in partnership with U.C. Berkeley's International Area Studies and the Center for Korean Studies, is pleased to announce a national summit on the reunification of North and South Korea and the role of U.S. foreign policy. Please mark your calendars and return to our website in the coming weeks for more detailed information!

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