Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Why North Korea has toned down its response to US-ROK summer exercises
Analysis shows Pyongyang has been less vocal about drills this year, perhaps due to floods, but it may not stay that way
How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
She is likely to maintain Biden’s sanctions and diplomatic strategy, but new challenges may require adjustments
Why Kim Jong Un’s campaign to compel youth loyalty is bound to backfire
Some say young North Koreans look more favorably on regime, but spread of outside media undermines faith in the state
How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
Navigating Tumen River would strengthen Beijing’s hand, so DPRK will seek max benefits for giving China what it wants
Travel insiders express doubts about North Korea tourism reopening in December
Skeptics cite logistical challenges of winter travel to remote Samjiyon, suggest neighbors likely to go first
Kim Jong Un’s reported use of ‘South Korean’ words is exaggerated, experts say
North Korea has cracked down on ROK expressions, but the terms leader used in recent speech are just rare, not forbidden
Dark forces, fake news: How partisan attacks undermine Yoon’s unification policy
Experts say president is using new doctrine as cudgel against opponents, dooming any chance of garnering broader support
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site
Yoonification: ROK president makes no room for Kim Jong Un in a unified Korea
Yoon’s call for unification under democracy makes North Korean regime change unspoken goal, aiming to divide its society
Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
Pyongyang looks to Russia to reduce reliance on Beijing, but it knows only Washington can counterbalance Chinese power
