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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts

Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts

North Korea’s rhetorical shift aims to justify weapons development rather than recognize ROK as independent state

Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
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What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights

DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite

What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un promotes democracy in North Korea — on his terms
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Kim Jong Un promotes democracy in North Korea — on his terms

Leader’s silence at plenum appears tied to effort to limit his own role, a move that may paradoxically empower him

Kim Jong Un promotes democracy in North Korea — on his terms
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 11, 2023
Why US-North Korea talks are more likely now than at any time during pandemic
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Why US-North Korea talks are more likely now than at any time during pandemic

China wants to reverse US security expansion in region, and the best way to do that is pushing DPRK back to dialogue

Why US-North Korea talks are more likely now than at any time during pandemic
John Petrushka
John Petrushka July 10, 2023
What Yoon’s controversial unification minister pick means for inter-Korean ties

What Yoon’s controversial unification minister pick means for inter-Korean ties

North Korea likely to condemn Kim Yung-ho’s appointment, as Yoon remakes what he has disparaged as DPRK ‘aid ministry’

What Yoon’s controversial unification minister pick means for inter-Korean ties
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 7, 2023
Under pressure: Why Japan is pushing for a North Korea summit with new urgency

Under pressure: Why Japan is pushing for a North Korea summit with new urgency

Fumio Kishida says time ticking to resolve abductee issue, but domestic political concerns may also be playing a role

Under pressure: Why Japan is pushing for a North Korea summit with new urgency
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia July 7, 2023
How the world may have missed out on seeing North Korea’s prison camps in person
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How the world may have missed out on seeing North Korea’s prison camps in person

DPRK twice looked set to invite Amnesty International, but distrust thwarted chance to learn more about rights abuses

How the world may have missed out on seeing North Korea’s prison camps in person
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 7, 2023
Why North Korea looked abroad for an education in international business
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Why North Korea looked abroad for an education in international business

Outside educators have helped fill knowledge gaps and could again provide avenue for engagement once DPRK reopens

Why North Korea looked abroad for an education in international business
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi July 6, 2023
North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
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North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery

Air force and missile vehicle training points to large-scale event, as likely stage set up in Kim Il Sung Square

North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2023
On YouTube, ROK minister nominee spread fringe theories of North Korean collapse

On YouTube, ROK minister nominee spread fringe theories of North Korean collapse

Experts say videos raise concerns about judgment of Kim Yung-ho, president’s pick to lead unification ministry

On YouTube, ROK minister nominee spread fringe theories of North Korean collapse
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 4, 2023
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