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The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive

The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive

Jang execution shows Pyongyang elite’s dissatisfaction with glut of Chinese investment

The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 21, 2014
North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain

North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain

Official relations do not necessarily mean North will have ambassador in a country

North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 18, 2014
The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty

Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings

The family feuds of the Kim dynasty
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 15, 2014
U.S. Army adds forces to the Korean peninsula

U.S. Army adds forces to the Korean peninsula

Rotational deployments increase U.S. strength in Korea and fit into long-term strategy

U.S. Army adds forces to the Korean peninsula
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 14, 2014
How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry

How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry

New regulations have led to immediate 30% increase in output - source

How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 2, 2014
Equipment at N. Korean ski resort may breach UN luxury goods sanctions
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Equipment at N. Korean ski resort may breach UN luxury goods sanctions

High-end ski equipment from Canada, Sweden and Italy visible at Masik ski pass

Equipment at N. Korean ski resort may breach UN luxury goods sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 2, 2014
The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea

The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea

Future provocations in the West Sea could prove even more dangerous than in the past

The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 20, 2013
Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath

Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath

Two-year anniversary shows little immediate change, but may ultimately prove meaningful

Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 18, 2013
China cool to North Korean economic reform drive

China cool to North Korean economic reform drive

Returning from China, Lankov says there is little mood in Beijing for providing meaningful assistance to N. Korea

China cool to North Korean economic reform drive
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 17, 2013
Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Experts predict variety of scenarios after very public execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 13, 2013