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A North Korean anti-ship ballistic missile? Not quite yet
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A North Korean anti-ship ballistic missile? Not quite yet

North Korea's new KN-17 was on show earlier in the month

A North Korean anti-ship ballistic missile? Not quite yet
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar May 4, 2017
The “Do No Harm” principle and its application in North Korea

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 “Do No Harm” principle and its application in North Korea
The View from Jingshan: China, U.S. move closer after summit, but will it last?
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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

The View from Jingshan: China, U.S. move closer after summit, but will it last?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 3, 2017
South Korea’s presidential candidates and their North Korea policies
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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

South Korea’s presidential candidates and their North Korea policies
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 3, 2017
“Suicide Bombing Mentality”: North Korean propaganda on the Day of Sun
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“Suicide Bombing Mentality”: North Korean propaganda on the Day of Sun

New banners suggest Kim Jong Un's cult of personality is growing: expert

“Suicide Bombing Mentality”: North Korean propaganda on the Day of Sun
JH Ahn
JH Ahn May 2, 2017
The humanitarian impact of oil sanctions against North Korea
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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

The humanitarian impact of oil sanctions against North Korea
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb April 28, 2017
N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues
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N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues

Satellite imagery confirms that at least two vessels likely unloaded their coal cargos in China's Jingtang Port

N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 28, 2017
Why North Korean defectors choose to leave
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Why North Korean defectors choose to leave

To really harness the possibilities of defector-based research, we must understand the reasons they come South

Why North Korean defectors choose to leave
Christopher Green
Christopher Green April 27, 2017
North Korea’s April 15 military parade: the view from above
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North Korea’s April 15 military parade: the view from above

Satellite imagery reveals logistical challenges of huge military and civilian presence at parade

North Korea’s April 15 military parade: the view from above
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 25, 2017
Sunshine 2.0? Moon Jae-in’s new inter-Korean policies, in summary

Sunshine 2.0? Moon Jae-in’s new inter-Korean policies, in summary

Presidential hopeful says he will sign peace treaty with the North, push "economic unification"

Sunshine 2.0? Moon Jae-in’s new inter-Korean policies, in summary
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 24, 2017