Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
The June 12 Kim-Trump summit: what to expect
Much will depend on how the two sides manage expectations
Out with the old? What to make of a recent North Korean military reshuffle
Demotions and promotions of top brass are not new - but the timing and the scale are notable
Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
Satellite imagery reveals multiple developments in Tumangang within past 18 months
The North Korean economy in May 2018: an overview
Last month saw Pyongyang reiterate its commitment to autarky and market prices remain stable
In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
Messages encourage North Koreans to take part in the five-year economic growth plan
How the North is run: the courts
While on paper they are independent, trials in the DPRK rarely stray from the ruling party's interests
Facilitate or obstruct? Congress’s powers in North Korean deal-making
U.S. lawmakers will play a key role in everything from a peace treaty to sanctions reduction
Lavrov visits North Korea: what we learned
Ahead of the June 12 summit, the Kremlin has shown that it still enjoys influence
Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law
Analysis shows enterprises have been granted unparalleled fiscal autonomy in certain areas of activity
Making a deal with North Korea: what role for the U.S. Congress?
Whether a planned summit succeeds or fails, lawmakers in DC will have a crucial role to play
