Columns
Columns on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and renowned experts. Views expressed by our columnists are exclusively the authors’ own.
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
In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
Martial law tarnished South Korea’s image as reliable security partner, and hopes for bigger role in US nuclear policy
Gifts of lions and bears mask fundamental weakness of Russia-North Korea ties
Despite flurry of activity, recent exchanges show two sides have few areas for meaningful economic cooperation
On the border: What it’s like to visit remote islands on North Korea’s doorstep
A new series walks readers through key locations on the inter-Korean border, starting with two islands in the Yellow Sea
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime
How Russia’s manpower dilemma is driving North Korean troop deployment
Moscow needs soldiers for war of attrition but fears backlash to draft, giving Pyongyang an opportunity to capitalize
