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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?

The current U.S. ambassador to the Philippines has extensive experience dealing with DPRK officials

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2018
What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit
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What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit

The Saturday meeting saw the two leaders attempt to make up for lost diplomatic momentum

What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 27, 2018
North Korea’s controlled demolition at Punggye-ri: some key points
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North Korea’s controlled demolition at Punggye-ri: some key points

It is unclear how comprehensively the tunnel complexes were collapsed, though a return to testing remains unlikely

North Korea’s controlled demolition at Punggye-ri: some key points
Joshua H. Pollack
Joshua H. Pollack May 25, 2018
With the Singapore summit cancelled, what next for U.S.-North Korea relations?
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With the Singapore summit cancelled, what next for U.S.-North Korea relations?

Cool heads will need to prevail if military action is to be avoided

With the Singapore summit cancelled, what next for U.S.-North Korea relations?
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba May 25, 2018
Choe Son Hui hits out at Pence and Bolton: reading between the lines
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Choe Son Hui hits out at Pence and Bolton: reading between the lines

A critical statement by the Vice-Foreign Minister carries weight, but suggests there is still room to maneuver

Choe Son Hui hits out at Pence and Bolton: reading between the lines
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 24, 2018
Mr. Moon goes to Washington: why the South Korean President held talks with Trump
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Mr. Moon goes to Washington: why the South Korean President held talks with Trump

As relations with North Korea soured, the ROK leader sought to rebuild bridges

Mr. Moon goes to Washington: why the South Korean President held talks with Trump
Edward Howell
Edward Howell May 24, 2018
What we can learn from the failure of the 1994 Agreed Framework
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What we can learn from the failure of the 1994 Agreed Framework

History shows that any new deal would be tough to negotiate and nearly impossible to maintain

What we can learn from the failure of the 1994 Agreed Framework
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 23, 2018
Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
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Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China

UN Panel of Experts says that North Korea continues to conduct sanctioned ship to ship transfers

Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 18, 2018
The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy
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The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy

As Pyongyang's relations with the outside world improve, Beijing leverages its traditional ties

The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 18, 2018
What to make of North Korea’s threats to cancel the Singapore summit
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What to make of North Korea’s threats to cancel the Singapore summit

While it appears more likely than not that the Kim-Trump will go ahead, the DPRK is making clear negotiations won't be easy

What to make of North Korea’s threats to cancel the Singapore summit
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 17, 2018