Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
“A new history”? North Korean media reacts to the Kim-Trump summit
A major diplomatic victory for the DPRK may not appear that way to a Rodong Sinmun reader
Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat
North Koreans offered economic prosperity in Trumpian fashion, but message may have been lost on Kim
How major players reacted to the Kim-Trump summit
Interested parties responded with a combination of positivity and self interest
What emerged from a historic North Korea-U.S. summit
Circumstances as they are, any deal signed on June 12 was set to be imperfect
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
