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July 28, 2024

Opinion

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

In fight against COVID-19, North Korea gambles its long-term economic stability

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

In fight against COVID-19, North Korea gambles its long-term economic stability
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 13, 2020
How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

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

How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust
Jessica Lee
Jessica Lee March 11, 2020
Reading between the lines: what North Korea’s coronavirus response has revealed

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

Reading between the lines: what North Korea’s coronavirus response has revealed
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek March 6, 2020
The real North Korean nuclear threat is its noncompliance with safety standards

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

The real North Korean nuclear threat is its noncompliance with safety standards
Kevin Shepard
Kevin Shepard March 5, 2020
Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58

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

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2020
The U.S. should empower ROK defense, not squeeze the country for more money

The U.S. should empower ROK defense, not squeeze the country for more money

The allies should focus dialogue on how to reduce U.S. troop numbers while maintaining structures for American support

The U.S. should empower ROK defense, not squeeze the country for more money
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 28, 2020
How a hit South Korean film could offer some lessons for Pyongyang and Seoul

How a hit South Korean film could offer some lessons for Pyongyang and Seoul

Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed movie “Parasite” reminds this author of the state of inter-Korean relations

How a hit South Korean film could offer some lessons for Pyongyang and Seoul
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin February 25, 2020
Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue

Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue

As maximum pressure and engagement fails, countries in the region are going their own way in dealings with Pyongyang

Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue
Henri Feron
Henri Feron February 24, 2020
Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui

Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui

The re-emergence of the DPRK leader's aunt shows the Kim bloodline still holds privileges — for some

Family matters: what to make of the unusual reappearance of Kim Kyong Hui
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 24, 2020
Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics

Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics

Convincing the former diplomat to run for office is a win for the opposition, but also raises more fundamental questions

Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee February 17, 2020
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