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Missed diplomatic opportunity? South Korea’s unilateral North Korea sanctions

Missed diplomatic opportunity? South Korea’s unilateral North Korea sanctions

Seoul's "May 24" measures remain in place, despite Moon's efforts to improve ties

Missed diplomatic opportunity? South Korea’s unilateral North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 10, 2020
Satellite internet in North Korea: past, present, and future
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Satellite internet in North Korea: past, present, and future

Despite harsh restrictions, top-down trends will likely spread internet access from the elites to ordinary North Koreans

Satellite internet in North Korea: past, present, and future
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 9, 2020
The inter-Korean leaflet launch saga: winners and losers

The inter-Korean leaflet launch saga: winners and losers

Kim Jong Un succeeded in communicating the North's frustration, while Moon Jae-in's inter-Korean efforts lie in tatters

The inter-Korean leaflet launch saga: winners and losers
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 9, 2020
Six months since border closures, fears of COVID-19 mount in North Korea
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Six months since border closures, fears of COVID-19 mount in North Korea

Analysis suggests that the DPRK is likely trying to minimize the spread of existing outbreaks

Six months since border closures, fears of COVID-19 mount in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 8, 2020
What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking

Given the hardline official's past provocations, putting him back in play offers hints at Kim Jong Un's thinking

What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking
Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players

Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players

A former student firebrand, a spymaster, and a skilled political operator are set to take the top inter-Korean jobs

Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo July 7, 2020
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
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North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters

The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well

North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 6, 2020
How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
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How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea

More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress

How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
Christopher Green
Christopher Green July 5, 2020
“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches

“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches

Speaking to NK News, local residents blame defector-activists for worsening inter-Korean relations

“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 5, 2020
From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea
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From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea

In order to effectively bring about change in North Korea, the U.S. must avoid hyper-political programming

From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba July 3, 2020