Columns
Columns on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and renowned experts. Views expressed by our columnists are exclusively the authors’ own.
Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
As Voice of America and Radio Free Asia face major cuts, questions grow over whether Seoul will step in
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence
Russia has given North Korean troops a glimpse beyond regime’s walls
Fighting Ukraine has exposed DPRK soldiers not just to modern war but to the world their government shields them from
The final frontier: A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep
Tracing the DMZ’s rugged east coast, from Sokcho to Goseong, and the ghosts of the DPRK’s once-thriving tourism industry
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital
Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China
DPRK entrepreneurs exploited border gaps to sell used Japanese cars for a decade, even driving them over frozen rivers
