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First steps: what the Kim-Putin summit means for DPRK-Russia ties
Analysis

First steps: what the Kim-Putin summit means for DPRK-Russia ties

Despite positive start to personal relations, much work remains on the key issues

First steps: what the Kim-Putin summit means for DPRK-Russia ties
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna April 26, 2019
One year since the Panmunjom Declaration: How did we get here, where are we going?
Analysis

One year since the Panmunjom Declaration: How did we get here, where are we going?

Nine South Korean experts assess the pros and cons of Moon's recent approach to inter-Korean policy

One year since the Panmunjom Declaration: How did we get here, where are we going?
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji April 26, 2019
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Analysis

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters

Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 25, 2019
Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important
Analysis

Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important

“CPRC spokesperson’s press statement” marks a notch up from recent reports and commentaries in Rodong Sinmun

Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee April 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?

Key foreign policy figures dropped from DPRK leader's summit entourage, analysis shows

Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee April 24, 2019
What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
Analysis

What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit

Though the two have plenty to discuss, stalled nuclear diplomacy limits what can actually be achieved

What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna April 22, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
Analysis

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling

A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 19, 2019
North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines
Analysis

North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines

State media coverage offered some subtle throwbacks to the Byungjin days

North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee April 19, 2019
Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
Analysis

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

The DPRK leader's address contained ambitious plans — and some striking ambiguities

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
Wang Son-taekWang Son-taek April 18, 2019
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
Analysis

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test

The North Korean leader has good reason to see advances in American missile defense as threatening

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda April 17, 2019