Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
Increased state control over the economy and coinciding external developments could spell trouble for many North Koreans
KP or KR? Typos land countries in hot water for breaching North Korea sanctions
Some countries suspected of violating DPRK trade sanctions may simply have listed wrong Korea in their customs data
In a hard news vacuum, the Kim Jong Un health rumor mill goes into overdrive
Dead, alive, abducted by aliens - speculation on the North Korean leader has been running rampant across the internet
North Korea’s 2019 missile development: new details from the UN Panel
The report highlights just how far the DPRK has come in developing a range of short-range, solid-propellant missiles
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
