Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju
Deployment in Seongju ideal in both strategic and diplomatic sense, South Korean experts
The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power
Kim strengthens grasp on power with new title and decision-making organ
North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme
Six hydro and two natural gas plants planned as part of emission reductions scheme
Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang
24-hour shifts, propaganda bands and scores of temporary shelters
Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?
The future circumstances under which China might wish to influence a Northern Korean government
The flaws and biases in North Korean studies
Regional overrepresentation, the language barrier and ignorance of sources holds back field
Picture this: Cutting-edge computing tools seen in N.Korean schools
Despite limited Internet or home use, schools are seen using many cutting-edge computing programs
Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected
North Korean economy developing slowly, sweeping reforms unlikely needed for continuation of trend
A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)
The Byungjin line’s chances of succeeding are not impossible – just really unlikely
Indoctrination, finances motivate N.Korean defectors to attend rallies
North Koreans frequently favor conservative ideas, but resettlement process often pushes them to
