Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
The Sony hack: North Korean cyber capabilities get the world’s attention
Considered technologically backward, with late-2014 attack Pyongyang sent leaders scrambling to respond
Dandong restaurants point to varied N.Korean commercial interests
Many struggle with prices, pressure but deals with China’s giant Wanda Group, others suggest security in diversity
N.Korea and hacking the financial world
Regime has long had entry into the world-wide electronic financial transaction system
China’s position on North Korea hasn’t changed
Despite sanctions support Beijing’s long-term interests dictate a soft approach
In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress
Kim’s activity emphasizes politics & economics, uncharacteristically eschews military affairs
Hong Gil-dong: Korean classics on North Korean screens
Adapting classic folk tales using Juche-approved themes placed filmmakers in awkward positions
Call 311: What the new money laundering designation means for N.Korea
So-called ‘nuclear option’ of sanctions makes life more difficult, but won’t kill their trading
The good things in North Korea
Taking a moment to recognize good art, good scholarship and good people
On North Korea’s failed Musudan launch
Is the fourth failure in just this year one step closer to a successful launch?
Protests not new in N.Korea; resistance perhaps not futile
Current protests and opposition in North Korea occur in a more tolerant environment
