Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea
‘Birth of Korea’ offers revisionist take of Rhee Syngman, winning conservative fans but misconstruing history
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea
Former president seems determined to rekindle friendship with Kim Jong Un, and he could make enticing offer if reelected
How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Rejection of unification and foreign policy changes reflect DPRK’s effort to find new way forward amid US-China rivalry
Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Conflicting party goals and stable status quo have long undermined negotiations, though arms control holds promise
North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon
Russian tourists recently given sneak peak of Wonsan Kalma, while state media has started promoting east coast resort
