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Is current North Korea risk comparable to previous periods of high tensions?
DPRK’s increasing threats and improved military capabilities set 2024 apart from past periods of escalation
Mongolian ambassador and embassy staff arrived in Pyongyang in Dec: Sources
Rotation of diplomat and staff is only third after China and Russia since DPRK shut its borders in 2020
How North Korea could set a trap to bait South into a military clash
Kim Jong Un says he won’t start a war, but Seoul’s stance on retaliation gives DPRK a pretext to be provoked
How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues
Some fear Seoul will use role to deny sanctions exemptions or derail diplomacy, though others predict little impact
What to make of North Korea’s upbeat plenum on its big plans for 2024
Pyongyang ditched goal of unification and braced for conflict, while celebrating progress in military and economy
Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?
Most experts predict continued isolation and decline, while minority say Russia and China will prop up DPRK economy
Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?
Survey finds most experts expect partial reopening for only allies or embassies, as hardliners push to maintain control
Next steps for North Korea: Will South Korea go nuclear to counter the DPRK?
Most experts agree ROK unlikely to develop nukes, but doubts about US commitment could lead Seoul to reconsider
Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?
Vast majority of experts say DPRK sanctions regime is increasingly ineffective, but many argue it still has role to play
Next steps for North Korea: How open is Kim Jong Un to future diplomacy with US?
Most experts say DPRK would have limited interest in talks with new president, though some see potential in arms control
