Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Kim Jong Un’s April Activity: The Day of the Sun, Ryomyong Street, and successive shows of force
In a month dominated by the Day of the Sun, the North Korean leader oversaw a huge military drill and the unveiling of a major economic pet project
Assassination attempt on Kim Jong Un: What do North Korea watchers think?
North Korea observers discuss the timing
North Korea’s April 15 parade: Big missiles, yes – but also small arms
The 2017 parade in Pyongyang revealed several new types of small arms, some patterned after suspiciously modern designs
Post-election, will North Korea make its next move?
Former Lee Myung-bak advisor argues Pyongyang will be quick to test the new ROK President
A North Korean anti-ship ballistic missile? Not quite yet
North Korea's new KN-17 was on show earlier in the month
The “Do No Harm” principle and its application in North Korea
The concept is central to humanitarianism, but is it applicable to the DPRK?
The View from Jingshan: China, U.S. move closer after summit, but will it last?
Chinese media increasingly recognizes shared interests with the U.S., but remains wary of American motives
South Korea’s presidential candidates and their North Korea policies
The candidates differ significantly on what North Korea must do before talks can take place
“Suicide Bombing Mentality”: North Korean propaganda on the Day of Sun
New banners suggest Kim Jong Un's cult of personality is growing: expert
The humanitarian impact of oil sanctions against North Korea
UN Security Council restrictions on oil to the DPRK would be a disproportionate act risking grave consequences
