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Where North Korea ranks in Trump’s foreign policy priorities for term two
China and Ukraine war will dominate US attention, but Trump’s own comments show he hasn’t forgotten about Kim Jong Un
January 20, 2025
Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025
Economic troubles could increase pressure on regime, while selective reopening is redefining ties with outside world
January 1, 2025
In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before
Troop dispatch to Ukraine war revealed North Korea’s new confidence in projecting power, emboldened by Russia ties
December 25, 2024
How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand
Bangkok’s enforcement of sanctions wiped out trade, but it could mediate if Trump revives diplomacy with Pyongyang
December 23, 2024
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran
December 12, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
December 5, 2024
How long-range strikes on Russia could impact North Korean troop deployments
OK for Ukraine to use US missiles to attack Russia risks escalation not just in Europe but also on Korean Peninsula
November 20, 2024
What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China
November 18, 2024
All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two
President-elect has said little about Russia-DPRK ties, trilateral cooperation and more, underscoring policy uncertainty
November 11, 2024
How China could benefit from North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine
While Beijing may be apprehensive about DPRK-Russia ties, it stands to gain from challenges to US-led global order
November 5, 2024
