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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
In Washington DC, pessimism on North Korea now prevails
A rare consensus has emerged in the Beltway: the DPRK's nukes are not going anywhere
August 1, 2018
A new crackdown? North Korea’s fashion police are making a comeback
A campaign against "Anti-Socialist Activities" suggests any reforms are taking place on shaky ground
July 19, 2018
After the Pyongyang debacle, it’s not clear where U.S. policy goes from here
With "maximum pressure" dead and buried, Washington is heading towards failure
July 8, 2018
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key insights from the diplomat defector
The former deputy ambassador to the UK's book is a treasure trove for any DPRK watcher
July 4, 2018
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points
The former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists
July 2, 2018
Ri Sol Ju as a North Korean celebrity? Be careful what you wish for
History suggests regular DPRK citizens likely resent their increasingly prominent first lady
June 18, 2018
Was that it? The remarkably nebulous Singapore agreement
Trump had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to extract concessions from Pyongyang - and he blew it
June 12, 2018
Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea
Any future cash for Pyongyang must come with serious strings attached
June 6, 2018
Why Trump’s withdrawal from the June 12 summit could be a very dangerous move
While the President may be bluffing, the news is a massive setback for hopes of a Korean détente
May 25, 2018
What will become of Kim Yo Jong?
History tells us powerful siblings do not tend to fare well in North Korea
May 23, 2018
