Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
A hotline history: Why North Korea changes the game when it picks up the phone
The Kim regime has dictated the pace of events on the peninsula by choosing when — and when not — to answer the phone
Resuming inter-Korean hotline communications: What it means
Dormant inter-Korean diplomacy will increase in intensity, but scheduled USFK drills could pose a hurdle for Seoul
NK Pro briefing: Humanitarian aid and the civil environment of North Korea
Former North Korea aid worker, travel guide weigh in on major risks in the event of a nationwide crisis
North Korea’s five-year strategy set outlandish targets for economic growth
Officials aimed for 79% growth in some sectors, but the country’s own data shows it fell far short of this goal
Four in 10 South Koreans think their military is stronger than North Korea’s
But KINU survey shows that a similar percentage of South Koreans also believe the opposite
No more defectors? What the drop in numbers means for North Korea and the world
Circumstances in the DPRK are dire, and lack of new arrivals cuts off key information source
Overtaxed cell network and shoddy construction pose risks in North Korea
Poor infrastructure is a potential obstacle to humanitarian work, but the country's people could contribute in a crisis
How to reduce the risk of getting hacked by North Korea
Sophisticated lures make it increasingly difficult to avoid a security breach, but experts say some habits still help
Power, fuel, and roads: North Korea’s severe infrastructure risks
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
Despite signs of crisis in North Korean leadership, regime can weather the storm
Kim Jong Un appears to be having serious health problems, but contingency measures ensure the elite can survive a crisis
