Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay
The Wuhan virus outbreak has only postponed demolition - it remains to be seen what Seoul can salvage from the dispute
In Washington DC, top policymakers have lost interest in North Korea
Trump and his allies appear increasingly willing to let the status quo prevail — at least for now
Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang
Economic and safety concerns could deter visitors, even if the President manages to strike a deal with the North
How more great power diplomacy could solve the North Korean nuclear problem
A U.S.-China pact to protect their respective client states would put both North and South Korea under nuclear umbrellas
‘Fire and fury’ in the Middle East: how the Iran crisis could impact North Korea
The drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani on January 3 has likely shaken up Pyongyang's leadership
Why birthday card diplomacy can’t revive failing U.S.-North Korea talks
Good relations between Kim and Trump can't conceal how broken the diplomatic process has become
As the new year dawns, the leaders of the two Koreas are worlds apart
Moon Jae-in remains tied to a failed policy as Kim Jong Un reverts to the hardline style of the past
Why sanctions won’t turn North Koreans against Kim Jong Un any time soon
The country’s elite have too much to lose, and the common people are too repressed, for an uprising to be feasible
Why President Trump should trade U.S. troops in Korea for denuclearization
Bringing American soldiers home could help Kim Jong Un feel more secure and help fulfill a long-standing goal of Trump's
What the U.S. killing of Iran’s top general means for North Korea
The death of Qassem Soleimani has likely shocked many in Pyongyang — and highlighted Trump's dangerous unpredictability