Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
Experts say sharp uptick in first half points to growing food shortages but warn little could reach those most in need
How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division
Geneva Conference sought to replace armistice agreement that ended Korean War, but only succeeded in splitting Vietnam
Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea
Experts say Pyongyang’s silence suggests talks on release of American soldier could drag on longer than initially feared
Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
Rare flights for Russian and Chinese delegations to military parade suggest North Korea has shed COVID fears
Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed
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
