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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Russian objectives in North Korea: the hardening view from Washington

Russian objectives in North Korea: the hardening view from Washington

Despite taking steps with sanctions, Moscow seen as hurdle to U.S. interests on the Korean peninsula

Russian objectives in North Korea: the hardening view from Washington
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 22, 2019
What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership

What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership

The young leader's emphasis on the economy over nuclear development could be risky

What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 21, 2019
In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.
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In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.

Statements leave room for diplomacy to continue, though appear to reflect a hardening position

In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 19, 2019
How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”
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How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”

DPRK policymakers have a range of ways to expand opportunities for the entrepreneurial class

How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”
Peter Ward
Peter Ward July 18, 2019
Inside North Korea’s growing insurance industry: a look at the key players
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Inside North Korea’s growing insurance industry: a look at the key players

Company websites offer some insights into an increasingly competitive market

Inside North Korea’s growing insurance industry: a look at the key players
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 17, 2019
How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
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How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.

Case highlights how DPRK's trade partners continue to be able to trade globally

How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2019
Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals
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Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals

Images show multiple vessels and Nampho and Songnim, with open cargo holds

Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 10, 2019
Europe’s role in diplomacy on the Korean peninsula: enabler, intermediary, example
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Europe’s role in diplomacy on the Korean peninsula: enabler, intermediary, example

The EU can play a crucial part in shoring up the U.S.-ROK strategy to induce Pyongyang to denuclearize

Europe’s role in diplomacy on the Korean peninsula: enabler, intermediary, example
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 9, 2019
What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea

What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea

Strengthening ties with DPRK likely part of wider security effort in Russia's Asia-Pacific periphery

What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 8, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy
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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy

June was dominated by high-level summitry and the return of high-level officials amid "purge" reports 

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 5, 2019