Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov is a prominent Russian-born Korean studies scholar, currently a professor at Kunkuk University in Seoul, South Korea. Born in Saint Petersburg in 1962, he has had an extensive academic career, earning his degree in Oriental Studies from Leningrad State University and later completing his postgraduate studies there. Lankov has taught Korean language and history at various institutions, including a tenure in South Korea and Australia. He is known for his expertise in North Korean affairs and has authored several influential works on Korean history and politics. Recently, Lankov was in the news due to allegations of collaborating with an organization deemed undesirable in Russia, leading to a potential fine under Russian law.
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Andrei Lankov commented on his expulsion from Latvia, stating that he finds the incident more incomprehensible than dramatic.
VIDEO ⟩ Vene päritolu Põhja-Korea uurija Andrei Lankov peeti Lätis kinni, järgmisel päeval esines ta Tallinnas 200 kuulajale
Estonia· 2026-02-26Andrei Lankov was detained in Riga by the decision of the head of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže.
Ланьков объяснил задержание в Риге решением главы МИДа Латвии — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-25
Andrei Lankov is a leading Russian scholar on Korea who was detained in Latvia while preparing to give a lecture.
В Латвии задержали корееведа Андрея Ланькова — РБКRussia· 2026-02-24Andrei Lankov is a prominent Russian scholar who was detained in Latvia while preparing to give a lecture on North Korea.
В Латвии задержали корееведа Андрея Ланькова — РБКRussia· 2026-02-24Andrei Lankov is a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul and a sought-after expert on North Korea.
Sicherheitspolitik: „Für Nordkorea ist Südkorea nichts als ein kaputter Geldautomat“ - Politik
Germany· 2025-09-05
Andrei Lankov is an expert on North Korea who commented on the health secrecy surrounding Kim Jong Un.
Кореевед объяснил уборку за Ким Чен Ыном после переговоров с Путиным — РБКRussia· 2025-09-04
Andrei Lankov is a professor of Korean Studies who commented on North Korea's military propaganda.
North Korea releases propaganda video praising its soldiers who fought for Russia
United States· 2025-09-01
Andrei Lankov is an expert on North Korea-Russia relations and a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul.
Mis vacaciones en el nuevo centro turístico de Corea del Norte, entre playas vacías y souvenirs de misiles a la venta
Venezuela· 2025-08-31
Andrei Lankov is an expert on North Korea-Russia relations and a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul.
Mis vacaciones en el nuevo centro turístico de Corea del Norte, entre playas vacías y souvenirs de misiles a la venta
Bolivia· 2025-08-31
Andrei Lankov is an expert on North Korea and Russia who commented on the limitations for tourists.
Mis vacaciones en el nuevo centro turístico de Corea del Norte, entre playas vacías y souvenirs de misiles a la venta
Panama· 2025-08-30
He is a professor and expert on North Korea and Russia, discussing the labor situation.
Šalju nas da radimo "kao robovi" u Rusiji
Montenegro· 2025-08-26
Andrei Lankov, a professor at Kookmin University, noted that North Korean workers are a cheap and reliable labor source for Russia.
Migrantes de Corea del Norte revelan a la BBC que los envían a trabajar como esclavos a Rusia
Uruguay· 2025-08-24
Andrei Lankov, an expert in North Korea-Russia relations and a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, discusses the limitations on tourism in North Korea.
Wonsan Kalma: My trip to North Korea’s 'Benidorm'
United Kingdom· 2025-08-24Andrei Lankov is a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul and an expert on North Korea-Russia relations.
Migrantes de Corea del Norte revelan a la BBC que los envían a trabajar “como esclavos” a RusiaPanama· 2025-08-21
Andrei Lankov is a political scientist who commented on the Kremlin's reliance on North Korean workers.
Sú po celom Rusku. Tisíce severokórejských robotníkov pracujú v otrockých podmienkach
Slovakia· 2025-08-14Andrei Lankov is a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul and an expert on North Korea and Russia relations.
Aðstæðum líkt við fangabúðir í Rússlandi
Iceland· 2025-08-12Andrei Lankov, a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, explains that North Koreans are the perfect solution for Russia's labor shortage.
Mărturii cumplite ale muncitorilor nord-coreeni trimiși în Rusia: „Era ca și cum am fi murit”
Romania· 2025-08-12Andrei Lankov, a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, said North Koreans offer the perfect solution to Russia's labour shortage.
North Koreans tell BBC they are sent to work 'like slaves' in RussiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12Andrei Lankov noted that Wonsan Kalma is unlikely to become popular among Russian tourists.
«Направление мирового уровня». Курорт в Северной Корее строили, чтобы открыть КНДР миру, но пока и россияне не хотят ехать
Belarus· 2025-07-15
Andrei Lankov, an expert on Russian-North Korean relations, expressed skepticism about the popularity of Wonsan Kalma among Russian visitors.
Kako Sjeverna Koreja pokušava da privuče ruske turisteMontenegro· 2025-07-15
Andrei Lankov is a historian who analyzes the potential outcomes of negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea.
Index - Külföld - Donald Trump komoly játszmába kezdhet Kim Dzsongunnal, van egy befejezetlen ügyük
Hungary· 2025-07-11
Andrei Lankov is a scholar based in Seoul who predicted that the naval disaster would cost North Korea some of its best naval engineers.
Cinque arresti dopo il disastroso varo della nave da guerra: la purga di Kim Jong-un «costerà alla Nord Corea alcuni dei suoi migliori ingegneri navali»
Italy· 2025-05-26
Andrei Lankov, director of the Korea Risk Group, commented on North Korea's unusual decision to publicly disclose information about the incident.
Lý do có thể khiến Triều Tiên mắc lỗi hạ thủy, làm tàu chiến nát đáy
Vietnam· 2025-05-22
Professor Andrei Lankov commented on Kim Jong-un's emotional reaction to the military incident.
Nord Corea, fallisce il varo della nave da guerra. La rabbia di Kim Jong-un: «Un crimine che danneggia la dignità nazionale»Italy· 2025-05-22
Andreï Lankov is a specialist in North Korea at Kookmin University in Seoul.
La Corée du Nord, une diplomatie de la « survie »
France· 2025-04-20
Andrei Lankov is suspected of collaborating with an undesirable organization in Russia.
Корееведа Ланькова заподозрили в работе с нежелательной организацией — РБКRussia· 2025-03-06