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N. Korea linked ships change flags again, but Fiji police launch investigation
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N. Korea linked ships change flags again, but Fiji police launch investigation

Tanzanian flags decline among North Korea linked ships, while Fijian police look into possible fake registrations

N. Korea linked ships change flags again, but Fiji police launch investigation
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 15, 2017
How Chinese traders could work around coal sanctions
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How Chinese traders could work around coal sanctions

As sanctions bite, Chinese business will have plenty of means to keep buying North Korean coal

How Chinese traders could work around coal sanctions
David Von Hippel
David Von Hippel | Peter Hayes February 14, 2017
North Korea’s Pukguksong-2 launch: What did we learn?
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North Korea’s Pukguksong-2 launch: What did we learn?

The DPRK is on a fast track towards a true ICBM capability

North Korea’s Pukguksong-2 launch: What did we learn?
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar February 13, 2017
THAAD in South Korea: A race against North Korea’s missile program?

THAAD in South Korea: A race against North Korea’s missile program?

Seoul has long claimed that the deployment of the controversial system wasn't needed - what changed?

THAAD in South Korea: A race against North Korea’s missile program?
Kyler Ong
Kyler Ong February 13, 2017
Kim Jong Un’s January activity: more economy-focused than ever before
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Kim Jong Un’s January activity: more economy-focused than ever before

North Korea's leader increasingly being portrayed as a more humble head of state

Kim Jong Un’s January activity: more economy-focused than ever before
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb February 10, 2017
North Korea maintaining assets at Kaesong Industrial Complex, satellite imagery shows
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North Korea maintaining assets at Kaesong Industrial Complex, satellite imagery shows

DPRK officials are keeping vehicles in good condition, may be preparing for complex reopening

North Korea maintaining assets at Kaesong Industrial Complex, satellite imagery shows
JH Ahn
JH Ahn | Scott LaFoy February 9, 2017
Where the Trump administration stands on North Korea
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Where the Trump administration stands on North Korea

Sanctions, pressure, deterrence most likely for short-to-medium term

Where the Trump administration stands on North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 8, 2017
Great power rivalry: U.S.-China cooperation on North Korea in 2017
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Great power rivalry: U.S.-China cooperation on North Korea in 2017

2017 will be a pivotal time for presidents Trump and Xi - but will the two countries clash or cooperate?

Great power rivalry: U.S.-China cooperation on North Korea in 2017
John Petrushka
John Petrushka February 7, 2017
Despite economic slowdown, China-N. Korea trade rebounded in 2016
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Despite economic slowdown, China-N. Korea trade rebounded in 2016

The DPRK increased exports of coal and ores in 2016, in potentially multiple breaches of UN sanctions

Despite economic slowdown, China-N. Korea trade rebounded in 2016
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 3, 2017
Analysis: South Korea’s next President and inter-Korean relations
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Analysis: South Korea’s next President and inter-Korean relations

With an early election likely, examining the candidates' positions on North Korea is crucial

Analysis: South Korea’s next President and inter-Korean relations
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb February 2, 2017