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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
In Washington DC, pessimism on North Korea now prevails
A rare consensus has emerged in the Beltway: the DPRK's nukes are not going anywhere
A new crackdown? North Korea’s fashion police are making a comeback
A campaign against "Anti-Socialist Activities" suggests any reforms are taking place on shaky ground
After the Pyongyang debacle, it’s not clear where U.S. policy goes from here
With "maximum pressure" dead and buried, Washington is heading towards failure
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key insights from the diplomat defector
The former deputy ambassador to the UK's book is a treasure trove for any DPRK watcher
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points
The former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists
Ri Sol Ju as a North Korean celebrity? Be careful what you wish for
History suggests regular DPRK citizens likely resent their increasingly prominent first lady
Was that it? The remarkably nebulous Singapore agreement
Trump had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to extract concessions from Pyongyang - and he blew it
Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea
Any future cash for Pyongyang must come with serious strings attached
Why Trump’s withdrawal from the June 12 summit could be a very dangerous move
While the President may be bluffing, the news is a massive setback for hopes of a Korean détente
What will become of Kim Yo Jong?
History tells us powerful siblings do not tend to fare well in North Korea
