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Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?
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Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?

Both countries hope to increase economic exchange if political circumstances allow

Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?
The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform

The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform

Since 2000s, N. Korean premier has pushed changes that have helped DPRK's economy survive sanctions

The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 18, 2017
Mission accomplished: is North Korea now open for talks?

Mission accomplished: is North Korea now open for talks?

N. Korean claims of completing "state nuclear force" may hint at willingness to negotiate

Mission accomplished: is North Korea now open for talks?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 17, 2017
Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea’s year in review

Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea’s year in review

In 2017, Kim Jong Un continued along the same path he's followed since rising to power six years ago

Trump, missile tests, and an assassination: N. Korea’s year in review
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 17, 2017
Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios
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Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios

Options range from non-military to those which would reserve force to oblige compliance

Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 15, 2017
Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker and cargo ships arrive in China
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Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker and cargo ships arrive in China

DPRK vessels designated by U.S. Treasury Department last month

Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker and cargo ships arrive in China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 14, 2017
President Moon goes to China: Three no’s, two freezes, and a seasonal opportunity?
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President Moon goes to China: Three no’s, two freezes, and a seasonal opportunity?

President Moon's state visit to China could lead to improved relations with Beijing, possible halt in N. Korean missile testing

President Moon goes to China: Three no’s, two freezes, and a seasonal opportunity?
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy December 12, 2017
The challenges of evaluating humanitarian aid to North Korea

The challenges of evaluating humanitarian aid to North Korea

Lack of access and information can make it difficult to judge the success of aid projects

The challenges of evaluating humanitarian aid to North Korea
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings December 11, 2017
The legend of Pak Pong Ju: a film tribute to N. Korea’s premier

The legend of Pak Pong Ju: a film tribute to N. Korea’s premier

"Guarantee" depicts Pak as the ideal Party man and offers possible hints about his biography

The legend of Pak Pong Ju: a film tribute to N. Korea’s premier
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 11, 2017
Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile
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Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile

The appearance of completely new design suggests parallel running missile development programs

Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin December 11, 2017