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After Trump, what? Moon Jae-in’s fragile legacy on North Korea

After Trump, what? Moon Jae-in’s fragile legacy on North Korea

Though he has succeeded in flattering the U.S. President, history will not be kind to the ROK leader

After Trump, what? Moon Jae-in’s fragile legacy on North Korea
John Lee
John Lee November 19, 2018
Will Pope Francis visit North Korea?

Will Pope Francis visit North Korea?

His maverick style makes a visit possible, though institutional hurdles could scupper a summit

Will Pope Francis visit North Korea?
Alessandro Ford
Alessandro Ford November 13, 2018
Don’t panic! Why the Kim Yong Chol meeting cancellation is par for the course

Don’t panic! Why the Kim Yong Chol meeting cancellation is par for the course

The surprise postponing of a much-anticipated meeting could actually work in the U.S.'s favor

Don’t panic! Why the Kim Yong Chol meeting cancellation is par for the course
Soo Kim
Soo Kim November 7, 2018
Democratic gains, North Korean pains? Congress’s limited impact on DPRK policy

Democratic gains, North Korean pains? Congress’s limited impact on DPRK policy

The newly-reconfigured legislative branch is unlikely to impact the ongoing rapprochement

Democratic gains, North Korean pains? Congress’s limited impact on DPRK policy
Eric Gomez
Eric Gomez November 7, 2018
Why observers should welcome Trump’s wishful thinking on North Korea

Why observers should welcome Trump’s wishful thinking on North Korea

Kim Jong Un will never give up his nukes, but there is a chance a meaningful compromise can be found

Why observers should welcome Trump’s wishful thinking on North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 6, 2018
How domestic concerns drive Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy

How domestic concerns drive Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy

Outside observers often fail to see what really motivates the South Korean President

How domestic concerns drive Moon Jae-in’s North Korea policy
Arius Derr
Arius Derr November 1, 2018
Why the EU isn’t likely to back Moon anytime soon

Why the EU isn’t likely to back Moon anytime soon

Even if Brussels were interested in playing a greater role, the North Koreans aren’t keen

Why the EU isn’t likely to back Moon anytime soon
Alessandro Ford
Alessandro Ford October 28, 2018
“Hermit” no more: a North Korea cliché and its pitfalls
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“Hermit” no more: a North Korea cliché and its pitfalls

Kim Jong Un wasn’t hiding, just biding his time – like his father before him

“Hermit” no more: a North Korea cliché and its pitfalls
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter October 25, 2018
As daylight grows, South Korea must choose between sovereignty or the alliance

As daylight grows, South Korea must choose between sovereignty or the alliance

Seoul may soon be faced with a stark decision to make

As daylight grows, South Korea must choose between sovereignty or the alliance
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy October 23, 2018
Comrades at work: dream jobs in North Korea

Comrades at work: dream jobs in North Korea

In the DPRK, it sometimes pays to be the driver instead of the doctor

Comrades at work: dream jobs in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 17, 2018
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