Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening
