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Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations
Analysis

Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations

Washington needs to be more aware of how best to use North Korea's domestic situation against Kim Jong Un

Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations
Kevin ShepardKevin Shepard December 19, 2019
The upcoming party plenum: what policies Kim Jong Un may reverse, and announce
Analysis

The upcoming party plenum: what policies Kim Jong Un may reverse, and announce

Recent events and state media signaling suggest the reversal of agreements made with the U.S. and South Korea in 2018

The upcoming party plenum: what policies Kim Jong Un may reverse, and announce
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee December 19, 2019
As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions
Analysis

As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions

Moscow has moved to reassert its importance to the North Korea issue as DPRK-U.S. diplomacy has flagged

As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna December 17, 2019
In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
Analysis

In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN

Proposals would see DPRK receive relief from measures "related to the livelihood of the civilian population"

In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
NK ProNK Pro December 17, 2019
North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
Analysis

North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion

Korean People's Army General Staff chief Pak has been a leading voice in the DPRK's recent anti-U.S. military statements

North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee December 17, 2019
Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
Analysis

Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines

Despite sanctions and short route distance, Air China’s 737s regularly connect to Air Koryo fuel trucks

Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer December 16, 2019
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Analysis

Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?

Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline

Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll December 15, 2019
Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
Analysis

Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.

The DPRK foreign ministry leaves the door ajar for the U.S., but maintains hard line

Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee December 13, 2019
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Analysis

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea

From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Daniel WertzDaniel Wertz December 13, 2019
The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing
Analysis

The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing

Test launches embarrass trade war enemy Trump, but DPRK volatility also concerns the residents of Chinese border regions

The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka December 11, 2019