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Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
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Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country

Measures targeting DPRK’s weapons programs can serve interests of security institutions, military and firms

Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 31, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery
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Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery

North Korean leader’s custom vessels appear to move to private repair dock and may have hosted guests in Wonsan

Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 31, 2022
All sticks, no carrots: The failure of US deterrence strategy toward North Korea
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All sticks, no carrots: The failure of US deterrence strategy toward North Korea

Washington’s approach has left Pyongyang unconvinced that cooperating would help it avoid a bloody nose

All sticks, no carrots: The failure of US deterrence strategy toward North Korea
Timo Kivimäki
Timo Kivimäki May 30, 2022
Why North Korea launches long-range missiles on medium-range trajectories
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Why North Korea launches long-range missiles on medium-range trajectories

Examining puzzling flights paths, use of Sunan launch site and state media silence after latest test of three missiles

Why North Korea launches long-range missiles on medium-range trajectories
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 27, 2022
North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

Kim Jong Un 'cherishes' relationship and is working to elevate ties further, state media has said

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 27, 2022
The real reasons why South Koreans don’t care about North Korea

The real reasons why South Koreans don’t care about North Korea

Increasing interest in inter-Korean issues requires creative debate and more public participation in DPRK policymaking

The real reasons why South Koreans don’t care about North Korea
Dan Gudgeon
Dan Gudgeon May 26, 2022
Why North Korea’s pharmacies are unequipped to confront COVID-19
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Why North Korea’s pharmacies are unequipped to confront COVID-19

Private market actors are necessary for the DPRK’s drug distribution system to function, but supplies are highly limited

Why North Korea’s pharmacies are unequipped to confront COVID-19
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 26, 2022
North Korea threats make engaging Quad a risk worth taking for South Korea
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North Korea threats make engaging Quad a risk worth taking for South Korea

Expanded grouping provides opportunity for South Korea to codify security cooperation in Indo-Pacific

North Korea threats make engaging Quad a risk worth taking for South Korea
Jagannath P. Panda
Jagannath P. Panda May 24, 2022
What a recent funeral in North Korea says about leadership in Pyongyang
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What a recent funeral in North Korea says about leadership in Pyongyang

Defense minister and army politburo chief conspicuous no-shows at state funeral as DPRK battles ongoing COVID outbreak

What a recent funeral in North Korea says about leadership in Pyongyang
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser May 23, 2022
Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
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Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course

Two leaders move to deploy US strategic assets and expand drills at summit but offer little to entice Pyongyang to talks

Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 21, 2022
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