Anthony Kuhn
NPR correspondent and reporter who filed the Tokyo report on Zainichi Koreans repatriated to North Korea, conducting interviews and providing on-the-ground context for the episode.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 5min
A Fight Over Identity in Japan
Anthony Kuhn, NPR's Tokyo correspondent, delves into Japan's unique surname law that requires married couples to adopt a single name, often leading women to relinquish their identity. The podcast explores the struggles and advocacy efforts surrounding women's rights to maintain their surnames. Kuhn also looks into the concept of 'Satoization,' examining how this affects personal identities amid Japan's shifting demographics. The conversation raises critical questions about cultural identity and the future of individual rights in a nation grappling with change.
Apr 17, 2026 • 8min
They were promised paradise — in North Korea
Anthony Kuhn, NPR Tokyo correspondent who reported on Zainichi Koreans repatriated to North Korea. He traces the 1959 repatriation push and propaganda. He describes arrival realities, poverty and suspicion inside North Korea. He covers courtroom actions, escapes and ongoing identity struggles.
