Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
The Kaesong calculus: Is the inter-Korean project worthwhile?
North and South both play brinksmanship, but seem to understand KIZ’s importance
The sociology of the Korean People’s Army
North Korea’s military enjoys massive role in society, even more than its 10-year conscription time suggests
On unification, South Korean Christians far from united
Conservative Christians driven to destroy communism, while progressives see little progress in isolation
Houthis may have fired North Korean missiles – South Korean intelligence
Reports of Hwasong missiles being used in Yemen unverified, difficult to confirm
Wonsan Airport nears completion, with potential for impact on tourism and economy
Newly renovated international airport could reverse losses caused by sanctions preventing Japanese vessels docking
Elite defections may strengthen N. Korean regime, not weaken it
Wishful thinking about bleak future of Kim regime does not help inter-Korean relations, former presidential adviser says
The new isolation: Why N. Korea doesn’t mind the friendlessness
Thanks to recent economic turnaround, Pyongyang sees little urgency in warming up to other powers
The marketization of N. Korean society
Influence of the markets can be seen outside of places of business, in the families and homes
Former inmate shows location of North Korean detention center
Compound dedicated to detention of foreign political prisoners, used previously to detain American journalists
A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’
Construction the year after fatal collapse may reveal new emphasis on stability, proper construction methods for apartment buildings
