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Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal is an analyst at NK News and NK Pro. She has a Ph.D. from the University of North Korean Studies, and her work has appeared in various media and online outlets.

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Where North Korea ranks in Trump’s foreign policy priorities for term two
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Where North Korea ranks in Trump’s foreign policy priorities for term two

China and Ukraine war will dominate US attention, but Trump’s own comments show he hasn’t forgotten about Kim Jong Un

Where North Korea ranks in Trump’s foreign policy priorities for term two
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal January 20, 2025
Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025

Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025

Economic troubles could increase pressure on regime, while selective reopening is redefining ties with outside world

Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal January 1, 2025
In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before
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In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before

Troop dispatch to Ukraine war revealed North Korea’s new confidence in projecting power, emboldened by Russia ties

In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 25, 2024
How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand
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How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand

Bangkok’s enforcement of sanctions wiped out trade, but it could mediate if Trump revives diplomacy with Pyongyang

How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 23, 2024
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
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Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran

Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 12, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law

How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law

DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree

How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 5, 2024
How long-range strikes on Russia could impact North Korean troop deployments
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How long-range strikes on Russia could impact North Korean troop deployments

OK for Ukraine to use US missiles to attack Russia risks escalation not just in Europe but also on Korean Peninsula

How long-range strikes on Russia could impact North Korean troop deployments
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal November 20, 2024
What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
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What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities

‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China

What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal November 18, 2024
All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two
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All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two

President-elect has said little about Russia-DPRK ties, trilateral cooperation and more, underscoring policy uncertainty

All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal November 11, 2024
How China could benefit from North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine
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How China could benefit from North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine

While Beijing may be apprehensive about DPRK-Russia ties, it stands to gain from challenges to US-led global order

How China could benefit from North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal November 5, 2024
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