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Why the U.S. sent Joseph Yun to Moscow

Why the U.S. sent Joseph Yun to Moscow

Russia's growing ties with North Korea could give the U.S. a direct line to Pyongyang

Why the U.S. sent Joseph Yun to Moscow
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna April 5, 2017
The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear
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The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit this week, Beijing struggles to assert itself while remaining diplomatic

The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear
John Petrushka
John Petrushka April 3, 2017
How the Pyeongchang Olympics could impact inter-Korean relations

How the Pyeongchang Olympics could impact inter-Korean relations

In panel discussion, four experts discuss potential impact of 2018 Olympics on North-South dialogue

How the Pyeongchang Olympics could impact inter-Korean relations
KCRC
KCRC April 3, 2017
Right to self-defense? International law and U.S. options against North Korea
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Right to self-defense? International law and U.S. options against North Korea

In the first part of a series, we examine the international legality of American options against the DPRK

Right to self-defense? International law and U.S. options against North Korea
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb March 31, 2017
Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio

Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio

With the President yet to appoint so many key personnel, what would happen in event of a crisis?

Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2017
How N. Korea’s new APCs highlight the KPA’s continued modernization
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How N. Korea’s new APCs highlight the KPA’s continued modernization

New generation of armored personnel carriers signals ongoing upgrade of DPRK ground forces

How N. Korea’s new APCs highlight the KPA’s continued modernization
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer March 28, 2017
Did North Korea test a fifth missile last week?
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Did North Korea test a fifth missile last week?

North Korea reported that it launched four missiles on March 6, but analysis suggests there may have been a fifth

Did North Korea test a fifth missile last week?
Dave Schmerler March 16, 2017
True believers: Faith-based NGOs in North Korea

True believers: Faith-based NGOs in North Korea

As long as they avoid evangelism, the DPRK's religious NGOs have considerable room to work

True believers: Faith-based NGOs in North Korea
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings March 14, 2017
Experts agree: U.S. military action against North Korea won’t work

Experts agree: U.S. military action against North Korea won’t work

ROK, Japanese analysts see a pre-emptive strike against the North as far too risky

Experts agree: U.S. military action against North Korea won’t work
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 14, 2017
How has North Korean media covered the Park impeachment?

How has North Korean media covered the Park impeachment?

DPRK state media emphasizes "victory of the people", plays down democracy

How has North Korean media covered the Park impeachment?
JH Ahn
JH Ahn March 13, 2017