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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.

Kim Jong Nam’s death: What does it mean?

Kim Jong Nam’s death: What does it mean?

Experts suggest probable reasons to explain Kim’s murder

Kim Jong Nam’s death: What does it mean?
NK News
NK News February 15, 2017
Why reopening the Kaesong Industrial Complex won’t violate sanctions

Why reopening the Kaesong Industrial Complex won’t violate sanctions

Former policy advisor to MoU argues complex can be reopened, says gov't claims are "fake news"

Why reopening the Kaesong Industrial Complex won’t violate sanctions
Kim Yeon-chul
Kim Yeon-chul February 13, 2017
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
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