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The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland

The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland

DPRK sent thousands of children to the country after the Korean War in a move that has shaped bilateral ties to this day

The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi November 1, 2022
Itaewon tragedy: What to expect from North Korea as the South grieves

Itaewon tragedy: What to expect from North Korea as the South grieves

DPRK has responded to past disasters with both condolences and criticism depending in part on relations between leaders

Itaewon tragedy: What to expect from North Korea as the South grieves
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2022
Why North Korea’s shadow economy is not a solution to reform
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Why North Korea’s shadow economy is not a solution to reform

Informal economic activity provides key products but has limited growth potential, while even reform is not a cure-all

Why North Korea’s shadow economy is not a solution to reform
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 28, 2022
China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six
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China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six

Beijing may still oppose DPRK nuclear weapons, but intensifying competition with US has altered its strategic calculus

China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six
Arius Derr
Arius Derr October 27, 2022
North Korea rushes construction at top military school ahead of Friday jubilee
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North Korea rushes construction at top military school ahead of Friday jubilee

Kim Jong Un may celebrate alma mater’s 70th anniversary with big events as he did a decade ago

North Korea rushes construction at top military school ahead of Friday jubilee
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 27, 2022
North Korea restarts upgrades on key missile launcher factory: Imagery
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North Korea restarts upgrades on key missile launcher factory: Imagery

Construction of massive manufacturing hall likely tied to production of tracked launchers and battle tanks

North Korea restarts upgrades on key missile launcher factory: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 26, 2022
How a disputed sea border could trigger North and South Korea’s next big crisis

How a disputed sea border could trigger North and South Korea’s next big crisis

Recent artillery shootouts in the Yellow Sea harken back to deadly DPRK attacks on civilians and military in past

How a disputed sea border could trigger North and South Korea’s next big crisis
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 24, 2022
Facing the new normal: Why the US needs strategic clarity on North Korea
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Facing the new normal: Why the US needs strategic clarity on North Korea

Washington’s anemic security plans and policy reviews have only emboldened Pyongyang’s nuclear saber-rattling

Facing the new normal: Why the US needs strategic clarity on North Korea
Kangkyu Lee
Kangkyu Lee October 24, 2022
North Korea is a tinderbox. But no one can know what spark might ignite change.

North Korea is a tinderbox. But no one can know what spark might ignite change.

History shows seemingly innocuous events can trigger political crisis, from the Arab Spring to collapse of Qing Dynasty

North Korea is a tinderbox. But no one can know what spark might ignite change.
John Everard
John Everard October 21, 2022
Kim Jong Un building lavish new mansions as citizens told to endure ‘hardships’
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Kim Jong Un building lavish new mansions as citizens told to endure ‘hardships’

Massive worker camp appears at North Korean leader’s lakeside retreat as project sees significant expansion

Kim Jong Un building lavish new mansions as citizens told to endure ‘hardships’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 21, 2022
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