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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

North Korea’s “abysmal” drought, seen from above

North Korea’s “abysmal” drought, seen from above

Satellite imagery reveals the heavy damage inflicted by low rainfall and poor irrigation systems

North Korea’s “abysmal” drought, seen from above
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 27, 2017
Moon Jae-in’s security and foreign affairs team: the key players
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Moon Jae-in’s security and foreign affairs team: the key players

In part two of a series, we examine the South Korean President's picks for the Blue House and the Foreign Ministry

Moon Jae-in’s security and foreign affairs team: the key players
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2017
President Moon’s decision to delay full THAAD deployment: a closer look
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President Moon’s decision to delay full THAAD deployment: a closer look

The Blue House's decision is rooted in both domestic and regional considerations

President Moon’s decision to delay full THAAD deployment: a closer look
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb June 23, 2017
What a North Korean drone crash reveals about the country’s UAVs

What a North Korean drone crash reveals about the country’s UAVs

Expert says DPRK technology remains rudimentary

What a North Korean drone crash reveals about the country’s UAVs
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 22, 2017
Moon Jae-in’s unification and defense team: who are the new ministers?
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Moon Jae-in’s unification and defense team: who are the new ministers?

In part one of a series, we examine the incoming ministers of South Korea's new government

Moon Jae-in’s unification and defense team: who are the new ministers?
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2017
Following in Kim Dae-jung’s footsteps? Moon’s June 15 speech, in summary

Following in Kim Dae-jung’s footsteps? Moon’s June 15 speech, in summary

Seoul is ready to engage in unconditional dialogue with Pyongyang, if it is ready

Following in Kim Dae-jung’s footsteps? Moon’s June 15 speech, in summary
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 16, 2017
North Korea’s technology sector: Real change or Potemkin progress?
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North Korea’s technology sector: Real change or Potemkin progress?

Citizens have more new IT than ever before, but the state's paranoia remains an obstacle to widespread use

North Korea’s technology sector: Real change or Potemkin progress?
Guns, butter, and the Byungjin line in action? Pyongyang in April 2017
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Guns, butter, and the Byungjin line in action? Pyongyang in April 2017

A strictly-controlled visit saw the state show off its developing economy, but contradictions abound in the DPRK

Guns, butter, and the Byungjin line in action? Pyongyang in April 2017
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2017
Lectures and threats: How to read rumors of a North Korea-China breakup

Lectures and threats: How to read rumors of a North Korea-China breakup

Reports of bellicose lectures in the DPRK's border regions should be taken with a pinch of salt

Lectures and threats: How to read rumors of a North Korea-China breakup
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart June 11, 2017
In full: All the companies exhibiting at the Pyongyang International Trade Fair 2017
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In full: All the companies exhibiting at the Pyongyang International Trade Fair 2017

Document reveals all the companies registered at the PITF 2017

In full: All the companies exhibiting at the Pyongyang International Trade Fair 2017
NK Pro
NK Pro June 9, 2017