Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Why the U.S. midterm elections matter for North Korea
Voters largely support rapprochement, but a Democratic victory might see a more hawkish Congress emerge
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in October: a rare quiet month for the Supreme Leader
The leader kept a markedly low-profile, though he found time to meet with Mike Pompeo and castigate officials
A survivor, a princeling, and an outsider: the Politburo Standing Committee
This unusual triad of high-ranking officials serve as some of the leader's top advisers
Nepotism, dysfunction, and corruption: the leader’s complaints about DPRK banking
A 2015 speech contained some frank admissions about the state of the North's finance sector
From “great victory” to bargaining chip: what’s going on at Sohae?
While dismantling the site would be a significant step, Pyongyang is biding its time
How the North is run: the intelligence services
Available information paints a chaotic picture of the DPRK's spy service
The View from Jingshan: a new North Korea strategy for Beijing?
State media highlights warming ties as speculation over a Xi visit to Pyongyang grows
North Korea in October 2018: a month in review
An analytic look at the main developments of the September 22-October 21 period
North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
The DPRK took major steps to sell itself to the world, though big questions remain about its long-term sincerity
A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?
The two sides will likely seek to reaffirm old ties and build a united front against sanctions and pressure
