Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
What to make of North Korea’s surprise “tactical” weapons test
Pyongyang is likely responding to a recent resumption of U.S.-ROK military drills, among other frustrations
The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: Chinese firms loom large
Over 140 PRC-based firms attended fair, with some advertising goods subject to sectoral sanctions
North Korea’s fluctuating exchange rates: space for arbitrage opportunities?
Data suggests the DPRK forex market holds potential for profits, and risks, for individuals and state actors
What to make of a new report on N. Korea’s undeclared missile operating bases
CSIS's research contains important new information, but the media's framing is disingenuous
Why Russia and Mongolia want summits with the North Korean leader
From gaining prestige to charting an independent policy, both have good reason to meet with Kim
Why declaring an end to the Korean War is more complicated than you might think
Five conflicts continue on the peninsula - sustainable peace will require an end to them all
The North Korean economy in October 2018: An overview
The DPRK continues to evince stability and continuity, in spite of continued sanctions and worse than hoped for harvests
Traffic, construction continues at controversial North Korean oil facility
Additional construction seen via satellite in Nampho since March
The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: breaking down the domestic attendance
Sanctioned entities continue to appear, while advertising spotlights domestic tech, finance, and healthcare firms
North Korean ship inspections halved in 2018, data shows
Numbers suggest reduced North Korean ship range, destination, and traffic
