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.
OK for Ukraine to use US missiles to attack Russia risks escalation not just in Europe but also on Korean Peninsula
‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China
President-elect has said little about Russia-DPRK ties, trilateral cooperation and more, underscoring policy uncertainty
While Beijing may be apprehensive about DPRK-Russia ties, it stands to gain from challenges to US-led global order
Ex-president could restart diplomacy with Pyongyang but risks damaging US-ROK alliance, fueling proliferation and more
Once a faraway danger, the DPRK is now sending arms and even troops to support Russia, triggering new EU response
DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
While Hanoi seeks limited cooperation, it’s loath to jeopardize ties with key partners through alliance with Pyongyang
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