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What a seven-part series tells us about North Korea’s economy under Kim Jong Un
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What a seven-part series tells us about North Korea’s economy under Kim Jong Un

Choson Sinbo says North Korea need not reform or open up thanks to ‘precious strategic resources’ like nuclear weapons

What a seven-part series tells us about North Korea’s economy under Kim Jong Un
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 29, 2021
As US-China rivalry heats up, experts see chance for cooperation on DPRK
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As US-China rivalry heats up, experts see chance for cooperation on DPRK

Two powers have shared interest in denuclearization, scholars say, but how Koreas will navigate rivalry remains unclear

As US-China rivalry heats up, experts see chance for cooperation on DPRK
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 29, 2021
North Korea’s ‘white tiger’ art studio constructing panoramas and statues abroad

North Korea’s ‘white tiger’ art studio constructing panoramas and statues abroad

While Mansudae is more famous, the little-known Paekho studio can raise funds for the regime while avoiding detection

North Korea’s ‘white tiger’ art studio constructing panoramas and statues abroad
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young October 29, 2021
Super Mario in Pyongyang: North Korea’s burgeoning video game culture

Super Mario in Pyongyang: North Korea’s burgeoning video game culture

Smartphone use drives gaming's increasing popularity, but regime may see it as a new tool to promote Kim family ideology

Super Mario in Pyongyang: North Korea’s burgeoning video game culture
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia October 28, 2021
Snake oil: North Korea peddles folk cures as a panacea for all ills

Snake oil: North Korea peddles folk cures as a panacea for all ills

State media promotes traditional remedies as a substitute for modern medicine — but citizens don’t buy the hype

Snake oil: North Korea peddles folk cures as a panacea for all ills
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko October 28, 2021
North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward
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North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward

Pyongyang and Tehran's WMD and conventional weapons proliferation threatens Northeast Asia, the Middle East and the U.S.

North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 26, 2021
NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations
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NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations

A discussion featuring North Korea analyst James Fretwell, Iran specialist Negar Mortazavi and missile expert Tal Inbar

NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations
NK Pro
NK Pro October 26, 2021
North Korea flexes with SLBM test, and bigger missiles may be coming
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North Korea flexes with SLBM test, and bigger missiles may be coming

Test-launch from submarine shows DPRK’s confidence in weapon’s motor and may be a response to Seoul’s recent SLBM test

North Korea flexes with SLBM test, and bigger missiles may be coming
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 26, 2021
Arms buildup between two Koreas heightens risk of conventional and nuclear war
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Arms buildup between two Koreas heightens risk of conventional and nuclear war

In-depth review of military capabilities on the peninsula underscores obstacles to peace and catastrophic costs of war

Arms buildup between two Koreas heightens risk of conventional and nuclear war
James M. Minnich
James M. Minnich October 25, 2021
Congressional support for North Korea sanctions undercuts Seoul’s peace drive

Congressional support for North Korea sanctions undercuts Seoul’s peace drive

A recent bill calls for a formal peace treaty with Pyongyang, but US lawmakers still unwilling to ease pressure campaign

Congressional support for North Korea sanctions undercuts Seoul’s peace drive
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna October 25, 2021