Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Why Kim Jong Un likely won’t be appointing any new Vice-Marshals any time soon
The North Korean leader has not promoted anyone to the rank since Ri Myong Su in 2016
What Choe Son Hui’s three-month absence could mean for North Korean policy
A potential reshuffle in the DPRK foreign ministry speaks to shifting sands among Pyongyang's leadership
How plans to send masks to North Korea sparked a political spat in the South
Ahead of next month's elections, liberals in South Korea are increasingly desperate to revive cooperation with Pyongyang
Why North Korea’s healthcare sector is better equipped than many believe
The DPRK is able to strictly enforce quarantine measures and has a large number of doctors in the population
“Fait accompli” to live with sanctions, North Korea embassy in UK says
Embassy issues statement responding to two interviews with European officials about DPRK affairs
In fight against COVID-19, North Korea gambles its long-term economic stability
Pyongyang's draconian response to the coronavirus outbreak stands to do much more damage than the virus ever could
How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust
The DMZ and surrounding areas are covered with nearly a million landmines — getting rid of them must be a priority
Reading between the lines: what North Korea’s coronavirus response has revealed
The DPRK's response to COVID-19 shows their health system is highly organized but vulnerable to outbreaks of disease
The real North Korean nuclear threat is its noncompliance with safety standards
A mishap at a nuclear facility could have significant consequences for neighboring South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan
Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58
Lawyer was known for winning disputes in DPRK, despite its opaque legal system
