Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
No guarantee tourism revenues don’t fund weapons development
Misleading to say tourism in the DPRK saps strength away from the weapons and nuclear industry
Three unhelpful but common exaggerations about North Korea
‘Strange,’ ‘unpredictable’ country actually has a transparent logic to its actions
A Trans-Korean/Trans-Siberian railway? Not any time soon
If something goes wrong in the political sphere, Russian investors could be in serious trouble
Reunification of Koreas may not be inevitable
South Korean focus on ‘conquest’ in post-unification peninsula deters hopes
Every person working in tourism is making a living not making bombs
Author of Bradt Guide to North Korea says criticism of DPRK investment in tourism and leisure is misplaced
The disjointed debate over engagement with North Korea
Both critics and proponents needed clearer, more specific arguments
Back from DC: Is a North Korea nuclear deal on the horizon?
Despite many shortcomings, signs point to eventual freeze-for-aid agreement
Are human rights really improving in North Korea?
A response to Lankov's recent column on human rights, by Greg Scarlatiou – Executive Director of HRNK
North Korea taking uneven approach toward U.S., South Korea?
What the shooting of a border-swimmer suggests about inter-Korean relations
Why the renewal of operations at Kaesong is a good thing
Latest agreement on facility offers opportunity to build trust, reduce tensions