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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Pivot to Asia policy brings changes to U.S. military in Korea

Pivot to Asia policy brings changes to U.S. military in Korea

New U.S. policy means additions and improvements for deterring N. Korea

Pivot to Asia policy brings changes to U.S. military in Korea
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 1, 2014
Parts from U.S., UK and SK in North Korean rocket

Parts from U.S., UK and SK in North Korean rocket

The UN Panel of Experts' report finds foreign sourced components in the DPRK's Unha-3 rocket

Parts from U.S., UK and SK in North Korean rocket
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 26, 2014
Understanding Christian witnessing in N. Korea

Understanding Christian witnessing in N. Korea

Despite dangers and criticisms, Christians fear ‘eternal consequences’ of not carrying out missions

Understanding Christian witnessing in N. Korea
Rob York
Rob York March 26, 2014
Human rights in the North: What about China?

Human rights in the North: What about China?

Human rights activists want global community to step up the pressure on the North's long-time ally

Human rights in the North: What about China?
Joseph Sugarman
Joseph Sugarman March 26, 2014
How much money do North Koreans make?

How much money do North Koreans make?

Thanks to black market, official salaries provide very poor barometer

How much money do North Koreans make?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 25, 2014
Two high-ranking party members promoted

Two high-ranking party members promoted

Ruling party begins expected position shuffling following SPA elections

Two high-ranking party members promoted
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 24, 2014
Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
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Military events, activities spike in N. Korea

North generally responds to joint U.S.-ROK drills with more military activity of its own

Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 21, 2014
Grave-robbing in North Korea

Grave-robbing in North Korea

How a major market for antiques made smugglers brave execution

Grave-robbing in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 18, 2014
Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling

Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling

Numerous figures close to Kim Jong Un rise, some older figures manage to hang on

Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 17, 2014
The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery

The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery

Possible 300mm multiple rocket launcher may have range covering half of South Korea

The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 13, 2014