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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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What can still be done about widespread human rights abuses in North Korea

What can still be done about widespread human rights abuses in North Korea

Little has changed since UN detailed crimes against humanity, but experts see ways to build on success raising awareness

What can still be done about widespread human rights abuses in North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 14, 2024
The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.

The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.

Recent rhetoric about ‘interim’ denuclearization steps may aim to ease tensions but doesn’t signal a US policy change

The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 7, 2024
New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea

New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea

‘Birth of Korea’ offers revisionist take of Rhee Syngman, winning conservative fans but misconstruing history

New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 5, 2024
US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea

US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea

Allies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place

US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 9, 2023
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
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South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?

New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation

South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal August 11, 2022
Straight down the middle: Why neutrality could be best option for two Koreas
NK PRO

Straight down the middle: Why neutrality could be best option for two Koreas

Historical proposals for a unified Korea to be neutral have renewed relevance as great power competition intensifies

Straight down the middle: Why neutrality could be best option for two Koreas
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal August 2, 2022
What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 30, 2022
What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
NK PRO

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea

Three parties’ standoff over DPRK sanctions at UN shows the need for a less punitive and multilateral approach

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 10, 2022
North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

Kim Jong Un 'cherishes' relationship and is working to elevate ties further, state media has said

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 27, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022