Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Analysis: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new year speech
Speech offered fig-leaf to South Korea, but warning to U.S., analysis shows
WPK Cells’ Chairmen Conference: what we learned and why it’s important
North Korea's leadership is seriously alarmed by foreign influence and uncharacteristically open about addressing the problem
Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy
Complex was improperly closed, experts say, but new UN sanctions mean it is unlikely to re-open
How to interpret Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s address
History shows North Korea's supreme leader uses speech to signal a direction for the country
Resolution 2397 bans N. Korea from buying all machinery, electronics, vehicles, and metals
In addition, DPRK's earnings from exports should dwindle to just a few million per month under new sanctions
Why foreign NGOs and tourists can’t visit North Korea’s Jagang Province
Research suggests large-scale munitions industry presence could be a contributing factor
UNSC Resolution 2397: What it means for North Korea
New measures are both "immediately harsh" and position UNSC for strict follow-on sanctions
The View from Jingshan: China still wants talks, despite latest North Korean ICBM test
The Hwasong-15 was a pointed snub, but Beijing continues to push for dialogue on its own terms
London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
Investigation shows how London companies own ships visiting Chinese and DPRK coal ports
What Susan Thornton’s nomination means for East Asia diplomacy
The appointment brings a degree of stability back to the rocky ship of State
