Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable
State media used a rare phrase to report on the upcoming Sino-DPRK summit
What to expect at this week’s fifth Kim-Xi summit
Talks in Pyongyang come at a critical time for both sides, though concrete outcomes may be limited
U.S.-North Korea diplomacy: how to move beyond missed opportunities
The rhetorical gap between Trump and his advisors has stymied talks for months — that needs to change
Kim Jong Un’s condolences tread fine line between personal respect and politics
The leader's tribute to the late Lee Hee-ho sees Pyongyang keep the door open for dialogue with Seoul
Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
In-depth analysis of spring trade fair shows trending areas in DPRK economy, weak sanctions implementation
China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
Figures made available to the PoE shows that crude shipments were on a par with historical equivalents
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
While overly-ambitious, the Rason project offers some important lessons for future DPRK SEZs
Kim Jong Un’s May appearances: few activities marked by missile launch guidance
Military issues were front-and-center in a notably quiet month
Making sense of leadership hierarchy: the cases of Kim Yong Chol and Kim Yo Jong
Observers should avoid reading too much into state media imagery
Three North Korean ships head to Chinese port, though overall activity constant
Pyongyang likely to continues to outsource much of its trade and smuggling
