Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
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
Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness
Pyongyang is likely fuming over perceived disloyalty of longtime ally, but bilateral ties have been marginal for years
What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
DPRK figures only capture portion of economy but show large investments in science and little in regional development
How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
Beijing wants to work with Pyongyang to destabilize US alliances, but doesn’t want an increase in peninsula tensions
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Location of missile test revealed as megayacht arrives at North Korean leader’s beach mansion this week
Survey shows markets reign supreme in the daily lives of North Koreans
Unification ministry’s interviews with DPRK escapees revealed most living outside Pyongyang get no state support
What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Regime appears far off from true maritime deterrent but is relentless in pursuit of second-strike survivability
How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle
DPRK escapees around the world have helped build bases of support, broadening diasporic efforts and amplifying advocacy
Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea
Financial data from DPRK’s largest insurer reveals almost 20% decline in premium income in life insurance division
