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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data
Analysis

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data

While the DPRK is undoubtedly facing looming shortages, the numbers don't always tell the full story

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data
Peter WardPeter Ward May 15, 2019
After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?
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After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?

The Vladivostok meeting likely widened the gap between Moscow and Washington on DPRK issues

After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna May 14, 2019
North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?
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North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?

The DPRK continues to build pressure while exercising restraint

North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee May 14, 2019
Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure
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Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure

The loss of one of its largest ships deals a major blow to North Korea's money-making abilities

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure
Cameron TrainerCameron Trainer May 13, 2019
Hotline between the two Koreas: why hasn’t it been used yet?
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Hotline between the two Koreas: why hasn’t it been used yet?

DPRK watchers pessimistic about line ever having much practical purpose

Hotline between the two Koreas: why hasn’t it been used yet?
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 10, 2019
North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open
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North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open

State media moderated its coverage of the DPRK's second missile launch in a week

North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee May 10, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week
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What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week

This week's test likely marks the beginning of a new testing campaign

What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda May 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
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Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities

The month also saw some major political events and a summit in Vladivostok

Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee May 9, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
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The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China

One of the DPRK's flagship investment projects has a numbers problem

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
Peter WardPeter Ward May 7, 2019
The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile
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The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile

Saturday's exercise may mark the ominous start of a broader testing campaign

The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda May 6, 2019