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July 17, 2024

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Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.

What does Pyongyang have up its sleeve for President Trump?

What does Pyongyang have up its sleeve for President Trump?

History suggests that North Korea will soon test the new administration's mettle

What does Pyongyang have up its sleeve for President Trump?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin February 7, 2017
The limits of North Korea’s meager economic growth

The limits of North Korea’s meager economic growth

The DPRK economy is growing, but until its institutions are reformed, this won't last

The limits of North Korea’s meager economic growth
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 6, 2017
It’s time to get real: Putin cannot convince N. Korea to give up nukes

It’s time to get real: Putin cannot convince N. Korea to give up nukes

The notion that Russia can persuade Pyongyang to stop its nuclear program is a misreading of reality

It’s time to get real: Putin cannot convince N. Korea to give up nukes
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy February 2, 2017
For the sake of unity, Japan must make amends for the “comfort women”

For the sake of unity, Japan must make amends for the “comfort women”

Examining the past is critical to peace on the Peninsula and a united front against North Korea

For the sake of unity, Japan must make amends for the “comfort women”
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 26, 2017
A trip to Yanggu and the search for peace on the Peninsula

A trip to Yanggu and the search for peace on the Peninsula

The towns and villages where the two Koreas meet are the best place to start building a solution

A trip to Yanggu and the search for peace on the Peninsula
David Tizzard
David Tizzard January 24, 2017
Dear Kim Jong Un: An open letter from a former S. Korean lieutenant general

Dear Kim Jong Un: An open letter from a former S. Korean lieutenant general

Writing for NK News, retired LTG In-Bum Chun speaks directly to North Korea's leader

Dear Kim Jong Un: An open letter from a former S. Korean lieutenant general
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum January 23, 2017
Is a pre-emptive strike possible? North Korea in the age of Trump

Is a pre-emptive strike possible? North Korea in the age of Trump

The new administration has few good options when it comes to Pyongyang

Is a pre-emptive strike possible? North Korea in the age of Trump
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 20, 2017
The coming drift in the U.S.-South Korean alliance

The coming drift in the U.S.-South Korean alliance

With Trump in the White House and a progressive government in Seoul likely, a clash is coming

The coming drift in the U.S.-South Korean alliance
John Lee
John Lee January 19, 2017
Will there be conflict on the Korean Peninsula in 2017?

Will there be conflict on the Korean Peninsula in 2017?

Quasi-governmental news outlet in China says the peninsula is most likely spot for war this year

Will there be conflict on the Korean Peninsula in 2017?
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 17, 2017
Seoul and Tokyo fall out again – to Pyongyang’s benefit
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Seoul and Tokyo fall out again – to Pyongyang’s benefit

Cancelled sub drill highlights how history hamstrings a fragile alliance

Seoul and Tokyo fall out again – to Pyongyang’s benefit
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter January 12, 2017
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