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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

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
The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea
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The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea

Attitudes are hardening towards Seoul, leading to a rapprochement with Pyongyang

The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea
John Petrushka
John Petrushka February 2, 2017
Expert Survey: How would North Korea respond to more pressure?
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Expert Survey: How would North Korea respond to more pressure?

Experts agree that getting China to reform the DPRK will not be easy

Expert Survey: How would North Korea respond to more pressure?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb February 1, 2017
North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December
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North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December

Though DPRK importers are spending more on a different category of fuel

North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 28, 2017
Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
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Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ

Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters

Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 25, 2017
Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?
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Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?

In second part of expert survey, respondents examine how the DPRK might respond to talks with Trump

Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb January 25, 2017
Open for business? Inter-Korean economic projects under “Sunshine 2.0”
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Open for business? Inter-Korean economic projects under “Sunshine 2.0”

A change of government in Seoul could lead to a renewal of Inter-Korean economic projects

Open for business? Inter-Korean economic projects under “Sunshine 2.0”
Christopher Green
Christopher Green January 23, 2017