Robin Christopher Brehm
@rcbrehm.bsky.social
PhD candidate at the University of Vienna | Vice-Director at https://ecnk.univie.ac.at | Humanitarian aid and development assistance in East Asia
Repeatedly seeing several people on the tram home listening to strange political sermons on higher volume, spoken by an AI voice, isn't the kind of future I was looking forward to.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Repeatedly seeing several people on the tram home listening to strange political sermons on higher volume, spoken by an AI voice, isn't the kind of future I was looking forward to.
Statement by the DPRK Embassy in Vienna criticizing the IAEA and US for denouncing the DPRK's access to nuclear weapons. It calls the DPRK's nuclear status “irreversible,” says IAEA has no authority outside the NPT, and vows to “bolster” deterrence.
Mirror link: kcnawatch.xyz/newstream/17...
Mirror link: kcnawatch.xyz/newstream/17...
September 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Statement by the DPRK Embassy in Vienna criticizing the IAEA and US for denouncing the DPRK's access to nuclear weapons. It calls the DPRK's nuclear status “irreversible,” says IAEA has no authority outside the NPT, and vows to “bolster” deterrence.
Mirror link: kcnawatch.xyz/newstream/17...
Mirror link: kcnawatch.xyz/newstream/17...
DerStandard has an interesting way of framing the international success of Chinese video games: "China continues to attack the gaming industry."
The complacency and risk-aversion of "established" AAA game devs and publishers, mostly in the US, Europe, and Japan, are the problem, not China.
The complacency and risk-aversion of "established" AAA game devs and publishers, mostly in the US, Europe, and Japan, are the problem, not China.
Ein Affe verändert alles: China greift weiter die Gaming-Branche an
In Sachen Handygames schon lange eine fixe Größe, will China nun auch große Blockbuster-Games produzieren. Die Vorzeichen stehen gut
www.derstandard.at
August 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
DerStandard has an interesting way of framing the international success of Chinese video games: "China continues to attack the gaming industry."
The complacency and risk-aversion of "established" AAA game devs and publishers, mostly in the US, Europe, and Japan, are the problem, not China.
The complacency and risk-aversion of "established" AAA game devs and publishers, mostly in the US, Europe, and Japan, are the problem, not China.
A fascinating read by Ifang Bremer highlighting the diverse and often conflicting political views among those who relocated from the DPRK.
April 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A fascinating read by Ifang Bremer highlighting the diverse and often conflicting political views among those who relocated from the DPRK.
Vienna is a fantastic place to live in but every local or national election period is making my stomach turn. Poster spotted today in the 20th district.
"German is compulsory, Habibi"
"Make Vienna smart again"
This comes from the christian-democratic/liberal-conservatives. Worse posters exist.
"German is compulsory, Habibi"
"Make Vienna smart again"
This comes from the christian-democratic/liberal-conservatives. Worse posters exist.
March 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Vienna is a fantastic place to live in but every local or national election period is making my stomach turn. Poster spotted today in the 20th district.
"German is compulsory, Habibi"
"Make Vienna smart again"
This comes from the christian-democratic/liberal-conservatives. Worse posters exist.
"German is compulsory, Habibi"
"Make Vienna smart again"
This comes from the christian-democratic/liberal-conservatives. Worse posters exist.
An unfortunate turn of events so soon after tours resumed to the DPRK. Exchange is important, for both sides.
March 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
An unfortunate turn of events so soon after tours resumed to the DPRK. Exchange is important, for both sides.
On Tuesday, Feb 18, the Korea Health Policy Project's webinar series "North Korea's International Health Engagement" continues with Session 2 on "How North Korea Managed the COVID-19 Pandemic." I recommend to have a look.
More information here: ecnk.univie.ac.at/events/event...
More information here: ecnk.univie.ac.at/events/event...
[Webinar] North Korea's International Health Engagement: Past, Present, and Future
Join Session 2 of the webinar series on February 18, 2025.
ecnk.univie.ac.at
February 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Tuesday, Feb 18, the Korea Health Policy Project's webinar series "North Korea's International Health Engagement" continues with Session 2 on "How North Korea Managed the COVID-19 Pandemic." I recommend to have a look.
More information here: ecnk.univie.ac.at/events/event...
More information here: ecnk.univie.ac.at/events/event...
The USAID website going offline is a strange occurrence considering the Trump administration’s 90-day "pause."
Addressing power imbalances in humanitarian aid and its dependencies is critically important but freezing aid to make a statement is outright diabolical, regardless of freeze exemptions.
Addressing power imbalances in humanitarian aid and its dependencies is critically important but freezing aid to make a statement is outright diabolical, regardless of freeze exemptions.
February 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The USAID website going offline is a strange occurrence considering the Trump administration’s 90-day "pause."
Addressing power imbalances in humanitarian aid and its dependencies is critically important but freezing aid to make a statement is outright diabolical, regardless of freeze exemptions.
Addressing power imbalances in humanitarian aid and its dependencies is critically important but freezing aid to make a statement is outright diabolical, regardless of freeze exemptions.
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
📊 Is now a bad time for a data dump on the humanitarian system’s dependence on US funding? #Trump @newhumanitarian.bsky.social ➡️ www.thenewhumanitarian.org/newsletter/2...
January 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📊 Is now a bad time for a data dump on the humanitarian system’s dependence on US funding? #Trump @newhumanitarian.bsky.social ➡️ www.thenewhumanitarian.org/newsletter/2...
Jan 15, 16:45-18:15 Vienna time, Prof. Kim Sung-Kyung of the University of North Korean Studies will hold a guest lecture at the University of Vienna about the representation of North Koreans in South Korean popular culture. Join us here or tune in via Zoom! ecos.univie.ac.at/guest-lectur...
RSVP Sung Kyung Kim (Jan 15, 2025)
RSVP Sung Kyung Kim (Jan 15, 2025)
ecos.univie.ac.at
January 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Jan 15, 16:45-18:15 Vienna time, Prof. Kim Sung-Kyung of the University of North Korean Studies will hold a guest lecture at the University of Vienna about the representation of North Koreans in South Korean popular culture. Join us here or tune in via Zoom! ecos.univie.ac.at/guest-lectur...
Now I finally remember where I have seen the drone model shown in this poster before. It was presented at the farm machine industry development exhibition in early 2023. Later in June, another model was shown on Korean Central TV www.northkoreatech.org/2023/06/13/a...
January 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Now I finally remember where I have seen the drone model shown in this poster before. It was presented at the farm machine industry development exhibition in early 2023. Later in June, another model was shown on Korean Central TV www.northkoreatech.org/2023/06/13/a...
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
Taking a step back from the fray of politics and political scandal in South Korea, data show that attitudes toward political rule are changing. Compared to its peer group of liberal democracies, support for democracy is in modest decline, but the story is much more complicated. 📊🧵
January 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Taking a step back from the fray of politics and political scandal in South Korea, data show that attitudes toward political rule are changing. Compared to its peer group of liberal democracies, support for democracy is in modest decline, but the story is much more complicated. 📊🧵
0/ Starting into 2025, North Korean state media published new agitprop posters with a clear message: "It's the economy, stupid! ...And the party!" This long thread examines each poster of the new set, primarily describing what we can see while adding a bit of context. I hope you'll enjoy!
January 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
0/ Starting into 2025, North Korean state media published new agitprop posters with a clear message: "It's the economy, stupid! ...And the party!" This long thread examines each poster of the new set, primarily describing what we can see while adding a bit of context. I hope you'll enjoy!
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
Anti-state forces logic was wielded to crush dissent throughout dictatorship. Democracy movement struggled&sacrificed to overcome it.Yoon doubled down on it today, an extreme example of exploiting division conflict for political goals with real repercussions for NGOs talking peace.My piece 4 NKNews
December 12, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Anti-state forces logic was wielded to crush dissent throughout dictatorship. Democracy movement struggled&sacrificed to overcome it.Yoon doubled down on it today, an extreme example of exploiting division conflict for political goals with real repercussions for NGOs talking peace.My piece 4 NKNews
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
North Korea breaks it silence over turmoil in the South - Pres Yoon had unleashed a “dictatorship on the people” state media said without any hint of irony. It said the embattled president committed an “insane” act and called his country a “gangster nation”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt
State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:17 AM
North Korea breaks it silence over turmoil in the South - Pres Yoon had unleashed a “dictatorship on the people” state media said without any hint of irony. It said the embattled president committed an “insane” act and called his country a “gangster nation”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
At what point can anyone be trusted with nuclear weapons, really. Institutions change, policies change, narratives change, leaders change, nukes stay.
Tell me again that South Korea is a mature democracy that can be trusted with nuclear weapons? Heck, not sure US qualifies.
December 11, 2024 at 7:16 AM
At what point can anyone be trusted with nuclear weapons, really. Institutions change, policies change, narratives change, leaders change, nukes stay.
DP Floor Leader Park Chan-dae addressing the National Assembly. He voices criticism of the PPP after its members left the room, thus boycotting the impending impeachment vote. All except Ahn Cheol-soo. Now every absent PPP NA member is being called out and urged to return. LOUDLY.
December 7, 2024 at 9:12 AM
DP Floor Leader Park Chan-dae addressing the National Assembly. He voices criticism of the PPP after its members left the room, thus boycotting the impending impeachment vote. All except Ahn Cheol-soo. Now every absent PPP NA member is being called out and urged to return. LOUDLY.
Prof. Rüdiger Frank, University of Vienna, published an assessment of Pres. Yoon's martial law declaration on Dec 3, discussing the rhetoric that was used to justify the declaration, motives, and more.
www.globalneighbours.org/the-coup-of-...
www.globalneighbours.org/the-coup-of-...
The Coup of December 3, 2024, in South Korea: Background and Lessons for Democracy - Global Neighbours
An assessment by Advisory Board member Univ.-Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Frank, University of Vienna On the evening of December 3, 2024, South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk-yeol, declared martial law. There was n...
www.globalneighbours.org
December 6, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Prof. Rüdiger Frank, University of Vienna, published an assessment of Pres. Yoon's martial law declaration on Dec 3, discussing the rhetoric that was used to justify the declaration, motives, and more.
www.globalneighbours.org/the-coup-of-...
www.globalneighbours.org/the-coup-of-...
1/8 A thread on why wording is key. The German-speaking media landscape just provided a really good example. As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law earlier today, I checked how German and Austrian news are covering the issue....
December 3, 2024 at 8:06 PM
1/8 A thread on why wording is key. The German-speaking media landscape just provided a really good example. As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law earlier today, I checked how German and Austrian news are covering the issue....
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
North Koreans might be surprised to find out that the secret recipe behind a pricey, mediocre-tasting coffee is tax evasion, union busting and questionable supply chains. But free Wi-Fi is nice.
November 29, 2024 at 11:09 AM
North Koreans might be surprised to find out that the secret recipe behind a pricey, mediocre-tasting coffee is tax evasion, union busting and questionable supply chains. But free Wi-Fi is nice.
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
Hello BlueSky, we're here!
And we get started with a pluralistic starter pack with researchers doing methods in social sciences! Self-nominations are more than welcome
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And we get started with a pluralistic starter pack with researchers doing methods in social sciences! Self-nominations are more than welcome
go.bsky.app/Ht7XKWk
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Hello BlueSky, we're here!
And we get started with a pluralistic starter pack with researchers doing methods in social sciences! Self-nominations are more than welcome
go.bsky.app/Ht7XKWk
And we get started with a pluralistic starter pack with researchers doing methods in social sciences! Self-nominations are more than welcome
go.bsky.app/Ht7XKWk
1/2 - Interesting claim by Kim Jong Un in his Nov 15 speech at the Fourth Conference of the Battalion Commanders and Political Instructors of the KPA: "The danger of war lurks in all parts of the planet, and no one is certain when and where it will break out.
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
1/2 - Interesting claim by Kim Jong Un in his Nov 15 speech at the Fourth Conference of the Battalion Commanders and Political Instructors of the KPA: "The danger of war lurks in all parts of the planet, and no one is certain when and where it will break out.
Reposted by Robin Christopher Brehm
