Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Why North Korea’s repressive system may help, not hinder, economic growth
The DPRK's system of controls and surveillance could be engendering trust between businessmen
Face it: North Korea is now China’s “wicked problem”
The two countries are no longer “as close as lips and teeth”
Is revolution possible in North Korea?
A study of popular uprisings offers some insights into how Kim Jong Un could fall
Despite the hurdles, it’s time for Washington and Pyongyang to talk
The recent cancellation of planned "track 1.5" talks is disappointing
Would Kim Jong Nam have reformed North Korea?
North Korea's political infrastructure would not have permitted a great reformer at its helm
A pre-emptive strike against North Korea would be a disaster
The Trump administration's openness to military action against the North is concerning
North Korea and China: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you
Pyongyang should be careful about testing Beijing's patience
Is North Korea a Third World country?
Bad economy, good social indicators: North Korea's status is an enigma
Why is North Korea so quiet on the comfort women issue?
Pyongyang has its own skeletons in its closet when it comes to abductions
Make no mistake: Reopening the Kaesong Industrial Complex is a terrible idea
Restarting work at KIC would require total transparency from North Korea - an impossible scenario
