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John Everard
2010-2011 Pantech Fellow (former)View John Everard's bio, list of research, recent publications and events »
October 29th, 2012
Former British ambassador on North Korea's citizens, reform and engagement
Shorenstein APARC, FSI Stanford, KSP NewsIn the coverage of failed rocket launches and Kim Jong Un's new wife, North Korea's ordinary citizens are often overlooked. A new book by former British diplomat John Everard, delves into the daily life of North Koreans and examines the challenges of developing successful diplomatic relations with this isolated country. Everard spoke at Stanford on Oct. 26. Read more »
September 17th, 2012
In-depth on life in North Korea
Shorenstein APARC, KSP in the news: NK NewsJohn Everard spoke candidly with NK News about his experiences as UK ambassador to North Korea. In a related review, his new book, Only Beautiful, Please, is described as "a real commodity, offering an up to date snapshot of life on the ground."
June 25th, 2012
Book recounts UK ambassador's experiences in North Korea
Shorenstein APARC, KSP NewsOnly Beautiful, Please, released in June from Shorenstein APARC, recounts former UK ambassador to North Korea John Everard's experiences during his stay in Pyongyang. Everard discussed highlights from the book at two special engagements: New York City (June 19) and Washington, DC (June 25). 
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March 29th, 2011
John Everard, Pantech Fellow, to join UN Security Council Panel of Experts
Shorenstein APARC, KSP AnnouncementJohn Everard, 2010–2011 Pantech Fellow with the Stanford Korean Studies Program at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center and former UK Ambassador to North Korea, left Stanford at the end of March to take up a position with the UN Security Council's Panel of Experts, which advises and assists the UN committee that enforces military and economic sanctions against North Korea. Read more »
March 21st, 2011
Everard discusses social change and reform in North Korea
Shorenstein APARC, KSP in the news: Radio Free Asia on March 21, 2011How is North Korean society changing and what is the potential for an Egypt-style revolution? John Everard, 2010-2011 Pantech Fellow and former U.S. Ambassador to North Korea, addressed this question in a recent Radio Free Asia (RFA) interview, noting that senior government leaders pose the greatest obstacle to reform. Korean-language transcripts of two segments of the interview are available on the RFA website.
- » RFA: Unclear for now what effect will be on North Korea of events in Egypt
- » RFA: Senior leadership, and their fear of loss of legitimacy, is the biggest obstacle to reform in North Korea
