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Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting
Analysis

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting

Goings-on at home likely played a major role in the no-deal summit

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting
Wang Son-taekWang Son-taek March 11, 2019
How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Analysis

How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy

Leading indicators suggests stability prevails for now, though renewed foreign investment remains unlikely

How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Peter WardPeter Ward March 8, 2019
As North Korea-U.S. talks stall, could Russia step in?
Analysis

As North Korea-U.S. talks stall, could Russia step in?

Though summit outcomes were likely disappointing, it's business as usual for the Kremlin

As North Korea-U.S. talks stall, could Russia step in?
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna March 8, 2019
Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary
Analysis

Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary

North Korea's 78-minute film downplayed the DPRK-U.S. summit, stressed importance of ties with Hanoi

Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 7, 2019
After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea
Analysis

After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea

Major political events, state media rhetoric, and relations with China will be crucial

After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 7, 2019
What to make of reports on renewed activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Center
Analysis

What to make of reports on renewed activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Center

Pyongyang is likely sending a forceful—if calibrated—message to the Trump administration

What to make of reports on renewed activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Center
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 6, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Analysis

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC

The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 6, 2019
North Korea in February 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in February 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the February 1-February 28 period

North Korea in February 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chloe JooChloe Joo | Hamish Macdonald March 5, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s other Hanoi summit: the message in state media
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s other Hanoi summit: the message in state media

DPRK media hailed Kim’s meetings with Vietnamese leaders — and offered hints at a new propaganda campaign

Kim Jong Un’s other Hanoi summit: the message in state media
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 4, 2019
How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
Analysis

How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit

The Rodong highlighted how much people missed the leader — and put a positive spin on the outcome

How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy March 4, 2019