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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
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Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns

North Korean leader may be taking COVID-19 precautions more seriously, or signaling a new tradition change

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2021
How North Korea’s cyber power can undermine US sanctions enforcement
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How North Korea’s cyber power can undermine US sanctions enforcement

Cryptocurrency exchanges and state regulators could turn blind eye to DPRK’s illicit activities to avoid getting hit

How North Korea’s cyber power can undermine US sanctions enforcement
Jenny Jun
Jenny Jun June 29, 2021
Why sanctions and pressure are still the best way to denuclearize North Korea
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Why sanctions and pressure are still the best way to denuclearize North Korea

Negotiations and concessions haven't induced the DPRK's nuclear disarmament. Maximum pressure is all that’s left.

Why sanctions and pressure are still the best way to denuclearize North Korea
Nah Liang Tuang
Nah Liang Tuang June 28, 2021
North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

‘June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism’ not mentioned in state media

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2021
Is North Korea part of the great power struggle between US and China?
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Is North Korea part of the great power struggle between US and China?

Recent displays of China-North Korea friendship will likely solidify U.S. view that Beijing can sway Pyongyang

Is North Korea part of the great power struggle between US and China?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna June 25, 2021
NATO looks East, but implications for the Koreas remain uncertain

NATO looks East, but implications for the Koreas remain uncertain

Alliance seeks greater cooperation in Asia, but experts see limited role for NATO in North Korea denuclearization talks

NATO looks East, but implications for the Koreas remain uncertain
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts June 25, 2021
How intelligence agencies collect information on North Korea
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How intelligence agencies collect information on North Korea

Satellite imagery, cyber monitoring, defectors and espionage all important for keeping tabs on the ‘hermit kingdom’

How intelligence agencies collect information on North Korea
John Blaxland
John Blaxland June 24, 2021
Risk analysis: North Korea faces crisis due to relentless COVID-19 controls
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Risk analysis: North Korea faces crisis due to relentless COVID-19 controls

Food scarcity will exacerbate chronic hunger and could lead to starvation if prices and availability do not stabilize

Risk analysis: North Korea faces crisis due to relentless COVID-19 controls
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Peter Ward June 23, 2021
North Korea’s foreign exchange market sees wild volatility over past few months
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North Korea’s foreign exchange market sees wild volatility over past few months

Collapse of foreign currency prices could increase economic difficulties of North Korean households

North Korea’s foreign exchange market sees wild volatility over past few months
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 21, 2021
North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
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North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions

NK Pro analysis of newly revealed documents suggests North Korean involvement in several projects inside Namibia

North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
John Grobler
John Grobler | Min Chao Choy June 18, 2021