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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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Why South Korea’s diplomatic outreach to Syria fails to challenge DPRK alliances

Why South Korea’s diplomatic outreach to Syria fails to challenge DPRK alliances

ROK's outreach seeks to weaken North Korea's regional influence, but DPRK’s ties with major powers may mitigate impact

Why South Korea’s diplomatic outreach to Syria fails to challenge DPRK alliances
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 20, 2025
How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy

How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy

North Korea slammed Trump’s plans to relocate Palestinians, seeing them as proof of US imperial ambitions

How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 12, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
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North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington

Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 6, 2025
Trump’s first-week overtures on North Korea are unlikely to entice Kim Jong Un
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Trump’s first-week overtures on North Korea are unlikely to entice Kim Jong Un

Kim will see US rhetoric at odds with moves to strengthen military, suggesting a return to diplomacy isn’t guaranteed

Trump’s first-week overtures on North Korea are unlikely to entice Kim Jong Un
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal January 29, 2025
In changing world, North Korea has little to gain from pro-regime sympathizers
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In changing world, North Korea has little to gain from pro-regime sympathizers

Friendship organizations remain active post-COVID, but DPRK is looking to bigger fish to achieve its propaganda goals

In changing world, North Korea has little to gain from pro-regime sympathizers
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal January 28, 2025
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
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