Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
North Korean ship visits to Chinese bulk ports becoming more regular
Each DPRK vessel has links to illicit behavior, sanctioned entities
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
On-the-spot guidance took a backseat to a military parade and a crucial summit with the South
North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
Events at the UNGA have provided a burst of energy to U.S.-DPRK diplomacy
How the North is run: the education system
While remarkably high-quality for such a poor country, curricula remains restricted by rigid state ideology
Paid in full: North Korea’s changing wage system
Official sources suggest employers have increased freedom to hand out bonuses and benefits
How secondary sanctions impact Russia’s position on North Korea
Moscow sees the measures as part of a wider plan to undermine its foreign policy
What to expect from Pompeo’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang
Both sides will head into talks eager for big wins
How will the U.S.-China trade war affect talks with North Korea?
A drawn-out dispute could undermine sanctions and limit economic cooperation in the event of a deal
Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative
Tokyo sees the multilateral infrastructure project as route to summit with Kim, source says
ROK company hired to secure release of sanctioned oil tanker: investigation
Koti previously linked to oil smuggling, currently detained in ROK port
