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February 22, 2025

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Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal is an analyst at NK News and NK Pro. She has a Ph.D. from the University of North Korean Studies, and her work has appeared in various media and online outlets.

Analysis

Why South Korea’s diplomatic outreach to Syria fails to challenge DPRK alliances

ROK's outreach seeks to weaken North Korea's regional influence, but DPRK’s ties with major powers may mitigate impact

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalFebruary 20, 2025
Analysis

How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy

North Korea slammed Trump’s plans to relocate Palestinians, seeing them as proof of US imperial ambitions

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalFebruary 12, 2025
Analysis

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington

Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalFebruary 6, 2025
Analysis

Trump’s first-week overtures on North Korea are unlikely to entice Kim Jong Un

Kim will see US rhetoric at odds with moves to strengthen military, suggesting a return to diplomacy isn’t guaranteed

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalJanuary 29, 2025
Analysis

In changing world, North Korea has little to gain from pro-regime sympathizers

Friendship organizations remain active post-COVID, but DPRK is looking to bigger fish to achieve its propaganda goals

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalJanuary 28, 2025
Analysis

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

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalJanuary 20, 2025
Analysis

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

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalJanuary 1, 2025
Analysis

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

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalDecember 25, 2024
Analysis

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

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalDecember 23, 2024
Analysis

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

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalDecember 12, 2024
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