Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
What Seoul seeks to achieve by publishing report on North Korean human rights
Speakers at unification ministry event call for pressuring DPRK and China, but raising awareness likely won’t be enough
Why North Korea has reined in firms’ freedom to set their own prices
DPRK laws shine light on efforts to reassert control in key economic sectors, a move that could stifle innovation
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
