Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
What to make of South Korean claims of “nothing unusual” in North Korea
Few unusual or suspicious indicators were recorded before and after the death of Kim Jong Il
As health rumors mount, Kim Jong Un’s letter writing may offer signs of life
Reports of continued correspondence from the North Korean leader could suggest rumors of his early death are unfounded
Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far
While DPRK media continues to reveal details of notes allegedly sent by Kim Jong Un, something seems to be wrong
The leader’s visits to Kumsusan palace: evolving patterns under Kim Jong Un
Precedent suggests the leader's absence last week, while unusual, may not be that significant
One year on, what impact did the Kim-Putin summit really have?
While it may have had the trappings of little more than a sideshow, last year's meeting had wide-ranging consequences
North Korea’s weapons-development facilities: new details from the UN Panel
The Panel’s examination of key sites suggests that the missile manufacturing complex continues to expand
South Korean firm repeatedly tied to North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfers
ROK company implicated in encounters with DPRK-flagged and UNSC-designated vessels
North Korea’s development of the Pukguksong-3: new details from the UN Panel
A new report from the UN's Panel of Experts provides further insight into the DPRK's nuclear-capable SLBM
The UN report on North Korea sanctions: implications for policymakers
Proven and newer evasion techniques have evolved in complexity, making sanctions more difficult to implement
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the foreign trade sector
Reform, retrenchment, or continuity? Open source data offers some insights
