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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Korean security issues are getting increasingly caught up in US-China tensions

Korean security issues are getting increasingly caught up in US-China tensions

Pompeo’s canceled Seoul trip shows that Beijing is the priority, and that South Korea is falling into a deepening bind

Korean security issues are getting increasingly caught up in US-China tensions
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna October 7, 2020
Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
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Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’

North Korea's leader put the country on yet another speed battle to reach economic goals before a major Jan. 2021 event

Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 6, 2020
Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again
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Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again

Changes to North Korea’s Executive Policy Council mark a fundamental shift in how the Workers’ Party of Korea operates

Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser October 6, 2020
New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade
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New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade

Numerous North Korean transporter-erector-launchers and new conventional weapons may enjoy the limelight on Oct. 10

New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 5, 2020
Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?

Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?

Analysts weigh in on what North Korea is hoping for this November, plus what it will do if either candidate wins

Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 5, 2020
How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death

How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death

Kim Jong Un already sent President Trump well wishes, but will the DPRK try to take advantage of U.S. vulnerability?

How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 5, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions
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UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions

Former members of the U.N. Panel of Experts speak on previous disputes and how they affected the final reports

UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 1, 2020
North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation
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North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation

Pyongyang's "October surprise" may instead come early next year to test the winner of the 2020 U.S. election

North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation
Christopher Green
Christopher Green October 1, 2020
Timeline: From lethal shooting of South Korean official to Kim Jong Un’s apology
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Timeline: From lethal shooting of South Korean official to Kim Jong Un’s apology

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Sept. 1 - Sept. 30

Timeline: From lethal shooting of South Korean official to Kim Jong Un’s apology
NK Pro
NK Pro September 30, 2020
30 years later, Russia and South Korea’s relationship is going steady

30 years later, Russia and South Korea’s relationship is going steady

Seoul and Moscow’s diplomatic ties also benefit Pyongyang, despite old Cold War tensions

30 years later, Russia and South Korea’s relationship is going steady
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 29, 2020