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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
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