Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
South Korea emerging as major arms-producing country
ROK projected to become largest East Asian arms exporter by 2015
Are human rights activists launching balloons into North Korea making any difference?
Could balloons carrying information and money into North Korea bring down the North Korean government?
N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden
Top DPRK diplomatic post in Stockholm vacant since last holder purged in December
September: Kim Jong Un a virtual no-show
Kim’s absence, continuing position changes lead to uncertainty and speculation about the regime
North Korea and Ethiopia, brothers in arms
Ethiopia continues to operate systems designed and produced by DPRK
N. Korea may be developing ballistic missile submarine
Sub, associated missile would have significant deterrent, propaganda value for Pyongyang
Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?
Experts divided over impact of pro wrestling event in Pyongyang
North Korea and Syria: A revamp in relations
Broadening, evolution in ties under way as Syrian civil war drags on
Black market cash: The real value of N. Korean won
Differences in official, unofficial exchange rates can lead to confusing economic reports
N. Korea appoints former vice FM as ambassador to Russia
Experienced diplomat becomes top N. Korean in Moscow as DPRK-Russia ties improve