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If Trump: How erratic leader’s reelection could scramble North Korea policy
Ex-president could restart diplomacy with Pyongyang but risks damaging US-ROK alliance, fueling proliferation and more
The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats
Once a faraway danger, the DPRK is now sending arms and even troops to support Russia, triggering new EU response
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
What to make of North Korea and Vietnam’s push to bolster military ties
While Hanoi seeks limited cooperation, it’s loath to jeopardize ties with key partners through alliance with Pyongyang
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote
What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?
DPRK faces economic calamity without trade with its biggest partner, a fact China could use to keep the peace
