Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing



Opinion Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing Western discourse on the DPRK is rife with misunderstanding about Pyongyang's real needs and intentions Wang Son-taek December 26, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent the views of NK News. As the year-end deadline set by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in April looms, it remains unclear what option he will take, with much speculation that the most likely scenario is a formal end to long-stalled diplomacy between the North and the U.S. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent the views of NK News. As the year-end deadline set by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in April looms, it remains unclear what option he will take, with much speculation that the most likely scenario is a formal end to long-stalled diplomacy between the North and the U.S. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

Opinion

Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing

Western discourse on the DPRK is rife with misunderstanding about Pyongyang's real needs and intentions

Wang Son-taek December 26, 2019

Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing

Rodong Sinmun

Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent the views of NK News.

As the year-end deadline set by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in April looms, it remains unclear what option he will take, with much speculation that the most likely scenario is a formal end to long-stalled diplomacy between the North and the U.S.