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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Bruce Klingner argues it's time for U.S. to abandon a policy of timid incrementalism

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”
Bruce Klingner
Bruce Klingner January 6, 2016
The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?
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The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?

Obvious incentives for all involved keep interest high despite North Korea's concerns

The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya January 4, 2016
No hope for N.Korean development programs

No hope for N.Korean development programs

Sincere but misguided determination to punish Pyongyang dooms beneficial exchanges

No hope for N.Korean development programs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 4, 2016
Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties

Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties

Leader's latest address displays new-found independence from the legacy of his father, grandfather

Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn January 1, 2016
The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations

The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations

Kim’s death brings uncertainty, concern regarding Pyongyang’s policy toward South

The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 30, 2015
North Korea maintains coal export revenues in 2015
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North Korea maintains coal export revenues in 2015

So far revenues down just 6% on last year, Vietnamese withdrawal from market likely reason

North Korea maintains coal export revenues in 2015
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2015
I’m dreaming of a North Korean Christmas

I’m dreaming of a North Korean Christmas

Remembering the North's long-standing, oft-forgotten religious heritage this holiday season

I’m dreaming of a North Korean Christmas
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin December 22, 2015
Preparing for the unpredictable in N.Korea

Preparing for the unpredictable in N.Korea

No one wants to talk about sudden collapse and reunification, but they should

Preparing for the unpredictable in N.Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 21, 2015
Why N. Korea won’t be worried by its recent reputational disasters
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Why N. Korea won’t be worried by its recent reputational disasters

Debacles of recent Orascom investment and Morangbong visit to China will have little impact

Why N. Korea won’t be worried by its recent reputational disasters
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 17, 2015
Why N. Korea won’t be worried by its recent reputational disasters

Why N. Korea won’t be worried by its recent reputational disasters

Debacles of recent Orascom investment and Morangbong visit to China will have little impact

Why N. Korea won’t be worried by its recent reputational disasters
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 17, 2015