Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
A diplomat’s life: Navigating Pyongyang’s byzantine payment system
Foreigners may pay in one currency and receive change in others, while converting back and forth into virtual money
A diplomat’s life: The pleasures of retail therapy in the North Korean capital
A former diplomat in Pyongyang recounts the realities of shopping in the city and the propaganda purpose of many stores
Biden, along with Tokyo and Seoul, should propose liaison offices to Pyongyang
A trilateral offer would show the allies' will for diplomacy and mark a departure from previous US policy
A diplomat’s life: The uncertainty and tedium of lockdown in North Korea
A former diplomat in Pyongyang gives a first-person account of how authorities responded to the pandemic
When assessing North Korea’s missiles, keep a cool head
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un won’t fire his new cruise and ballistic missiles at the US or its allies
Bottoms up! The culture of drinking in North Korea
DPRK beverages outshine their South Korean equivalents, and sharing a drink is a great way for tourists to meet locals
What a path toward a deal with Pyongyang looks like
Washington will be best served by proactive communication with key players in North Korea
A North Korean culinary odyssey: What it’s really like eating in Pyongyang
Foreign travelers can dine at a surprising assortment of Korean and international restaurants in the capital city
No thanks: Places you do not need to visit in Pyongyang
The DPRK is awash with attractions, but not all tourist sites are created equal
Homestays and adventure travel at far-flung North Korean destinations
The DPRK has invested heavily in tourism outside Pyongyang as it seeks to entice travelers with new experiences
