Andrei Lankov is a Director at NK News and writes exclusively for the site as one of the world's leading authorities on North Korea. A graduate of Leningrad State University, he attended Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung University from 1984-5 - an experience you can read about here. In addition to his writing, he is also a Professor at Kookmin University.
In the border city economic shift is underway - but little appears to change in the DPRK
Understanding the DPRK's Chinese minority and what their future holds
Originally thought to bring China onside, THAAD deployment has alienated an essential partner
Purge fears, reduced political enthusiasm and concern over national prospects all key factors
Bungling of defection explanation consistent with North Korean historical record
For multiple reasons, there is little reason to be hopeful of positive results
"Chinese worries are reasonable, and unlikely to be placated through smiles and assurances"
Whatever their goal, sanctions are seen as the only way to go in the Washington of summer 2016
The future circumstances under which China might wish to influence a Northern Korean government
Specialist news and analysis,
research tools, and unique data sets
Internet Explorer is not compatible with this website. We instead recommend using Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Microsoft ceased supporting IE 10 and older in 2016.
In addition, Microsoft cyber-security chief Chris Jackson has been urging users to stop using the browser since February 2019.
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MoreEnter your details below
Don't have an account? SIGN UP
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MorePlease enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Don't have an account? SIGN UP