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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
Take to the skies: North Korea’s role in the mysterious hijacking of KAL YS-11
Pyongyang used the incident to its advantage, though whether it played a direct role remains unclear
March 29, 2019
What to make of a mysterious break-in at the North Korean embassy in Madrid
While details are thin, it appears likely that intelligence services were involved
March 20, 2019
Why neither North Korea nor the U.S. want a return to confrontation
The failed Hanoi summit raises the stakes, but no-one can afford to ramp up tensions
March 7, 2019
Why the failed Hanoi summit is no cause for despair
The no-deal outcome is bad news, but a return to "fire and fury" remains unlikely -- for now
March 1, 2019
As Kim and Trump meet in Hanoi, can the DPRK and Vietnam restore historic ties?
Once close friends, history and attitudes towards reform have seen the two drift apart
February 25, 2019
Why, despite improving inter-Korean ties, unification remains as tricky as ever
Elites on both sides know that a confederation-style agreement would be political suicide
February 17, 2019
As a second summit looms, fear of a bad deal prevails in Washington DC
Observers in the U.S. capital are increasingly concerned Trump will give away too much
February 6, 2019
Why more and more North Korean ships are washing up on Japanese shores
Growing competition and falling prices have driven DPRK fisherman to foreign shores
February 5, 2019
Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?
History suggests the missing diplomat may choose to keep a low profile
January 6, 2019
Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same
The North Korean leader knows that stalling for time remains his best option
January 2, 2019
