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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control

DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
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North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before

State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades

North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 30, 2023
In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far
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In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far

Malligyong-1 circles Earth over dozen times per day and can likely produce useful intelligence despite technical limits

In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far
Hannah Harris
Hannah Harris November 30, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
Why it matters if South Koreans personally know a North Korean defector
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Why it matters if South Koreans personally know a North Korean defector

Few in ROK have met escapee, but personal contact influences views on defector support, inter-Korean issues and more

Why it matters if South Koreans personally know a North Korean defector
Timothy S. Rich
Timothy S. Rich November 28, 2023
Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
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Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme

DPRK is playing favorites with Russia and China, suggesting full return of diplomats and tourists could be long way off

Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 27, 2023
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
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North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice

Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes

North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 24, 2023
How North Korea’s move to scrap military deal raises risk of conflict with South
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How North Korea’s move to scrap military deal raises risk of conflict with South

DPRK set to resume array of military activities near border, though experts differ on whether ROK should respond in kind

How North Korea’s move to scrap military deal raises risk of conflict with South
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 23, 2023
How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
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How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term

Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid

How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2023
North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks
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North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks

Eyes in sky may give DPRK better idea of allied force movements, reducing uncertainty in crisis but improving targeting

North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda November 22, 2023
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