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North Korea’s killing of a South Korean official spells trouble for Moon Jae-in
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North Korea’s killing of a South Korean official spells trouble for Moon Jae-in

The victim’s death likely involved shoot-to-kill orders in place to stop COVID-19 from entering the DPRK. But what now?

North Korea’s killing of a South Korean official spells trouble for Moon Jae-in
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2020
Hope is not lost: President Biden might actually make progress on North Korea
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Hope is not lost: President Biden might actually make progress on North Korea

Many see Joe Biden only as “strategic patience.” But if elected, he may take things in an entirely different direction.

Hope is not lost: President Biden might actually make progress on North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 23, 2020
Why North Koreans ‘double defect’ to the DPRK after risking it all to run South

Why North Koreans ‘double defect’ to the DPRK after risking it all to run South

Many defectors believe that they can return to North Korea unnoticed and resume normal lives — and they might be right

Why North Koreans ‘double defect’ to the DPRK after risking it all to run South
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 23, 2020
Will South Korea’s president ever stop pushing for diplomacy with the North?

Will South Korea’s president ever stop pushing for diplomacy with the North?

At the U.N. General Assembly, President Moon Jae-in once again pitched cooperation — despite utter silence from the DPRK

Will South Korea’s president ever stop pushing for diplomacy with the North?
David Volodzko
David Volodzko September 22, 2020
What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
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What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis

Kim Jong Un is dealing with natural disasters, sanctions and COVID-19 — but there are some solutions to consider

What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 18, 2020
Why Japan’s new prime minister won’t last — especially on North Korea issues

Why Japan’s new prime minister won’t last — especially on North Korea issues

Yoshihide Suga may have big dreams for Japan-DPRK relations, but he won’t be able to pull them off all by himself

Why Japan’s new prime minister won’t last — especially on North Korea issues
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo September 17, 2020
North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex
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North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex

Satellite imagery also shows construction of new luxury hilltop facilities along the Taedong River

North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2020
At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters
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At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters

At least seven pairs of DPRK ships share the same Maritime Mobile Service Identity numbers to conceal their identities

At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 17, 2020
Why America’s feud with China is holding up North Korea denuclearization dreams

Why America’s feud with China is holding up North Korea denuclearization dreams

Competition between Washington and Beijing may soon stoke conflict on the Korean peninsula

Why America’s feud with China is holding up North Korea denuclearization dreams
James Tyson
James Tyson September 15, 2020
October surprise? What to expect from North Korea ahead of the 2020 US election
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October surprise? What to expect from North Korea ahead of the 2020 US election

Precedent suggests that Pyongyang is likely to take wait-and-see posture and act later

October surprise? What to expect from North Korea ahead of the 2020 US election
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 15, 2020