Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
North Korean TV erasing Kim Jong Un’s Supreme Commander emblem
Scene deletion, obscuring of emblem beginning in February may relate to 2019 constitutional change
What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Expected action by industry players will likely further isolate the DPRK from access to international shipping
Managing risk: what happens in the event of Kim Jong Un’s unexpected death?
In the absence of a clear successor, the North Korean leader's sudden passing could spark instability within the country
After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa
Moves could be sign of North Korean leader’s return to Wonsan as third large luxury barge enters repair docks
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the markets
Amid a wider crackdown on private activity, it appears there is ongoing discussion on the role of markets in the country
North Korea’s new ballistic missile support facility at Sil-li: key takeaways
New analysis offers important insights into Pyongyang's potential future missile basing decisions
View from Jingshan: Kim Jong Un’s rumored health issues spark interest in China
Despite some likely censorship, there was still speculation on Kim's health on the other side of the Great Firewall
MSG nation: monosodium glutamate remains an “essential” good in North Korea
Monosodium glutamate consumption is historically ubiquitous and remains a top imported product
How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Past cases show DPRK media does not respond to international speculation, but is able to report genuine health issues
