Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
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
South Korean legislative elections: potential impacts on inter-Korean relations
The ruling party's sweeping victory this week stands to have little impact on relations with the North
What we can learn from North Korea’s opaque 2019 official economic figures
Aside from a few cherry-picked figures, the lack of numbers suggest the DPRK economy is still struggling to grow
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
The rubber-stamp parliament's first session this year saw officials approve three new laws
What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations
While voters list other issues as greater concerns, who wins next week stands to have a major impact on North-South ties
Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices
Food prices appear to be declining when compared to global benchmarks, which is good news for the average North Korean
North Korea’s upcoming Supreme People’s Assembly session: review and prospects
The upcoming parliamentary session will likely address budget issues and personnel shuffles, among others
Shifting sands: hints of a diminished role for long-time technocrat O Su Yong
Veteran economic policymaker may have been demoted from ruling party Central Committee, analysis suggests
In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable
Calls for economic pressure to continue will be difficult to maintain should the situation in the DPRK worsen
