Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
DPRK used parade to show citizens suffering under pandemic controls that its massive military spending is all worth it
Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones
How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
New capabilities could spy on military bases and even assassinate targets, though much about weapons remains unknown
‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts
Shoigu’s visit suggests Moscow seeks arms for Ukraine war, though some see it as attempt to send warning to US and ROK
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show
North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models
Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs
Why a far-flung port on North Korea’s periphery could be key to its economy
China and Russia have recognized Rajin’s importance, and three countries have increasingly seen their interests align
What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention
Pyongyang subjects detainees to grueling interrogations, and a few tragic cases show that not everyone escapes unscathed
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control