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Just war? How North Korea portrayed the Korean War

Just war? How North Korea portrayed the Korean War

Early depictions of the conflict emphasized stoic bravery in the face of the "Yankee" invaders

Just war? How North Korea portrayed the Korean War
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko December 12, 2016
Could the Liancourt Rocks sink Japan-ROK Pyongyang policy?

Could the Liancourt Rocks sink Japan-ROK Pyongyang policy?

In the wake of intelligence-sharing deal, some suggest Seoul should “tread lightly”

Could the Liancourt Rocks sink Japan-ROK Pyongyang policy?
Kyung Lee
Kyung Lee November 29, 2016
Will President Trump abandon South Korea?

Will President Trump abandon South Korea?

Whether Trump will hold to his campaign rhetoric remains to be seen

Will President Trump abandon South Korea?
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy November 25, 2016
The U.S. has finally got some things right on N. Korea

The U.S. has finally got some things right on N. Korea

Unfortunately, it is two steps forward and one step back when dealing with Pyongyang

The U.S. has finally got some things right on N. Korea
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy November 13, 2016
Men in uniform: North Korea’s rank insignia

Men in uniform: North Korea’s rank insignia

The DPRK's military uniforms have their roots in Imperial Russia and the Second World War

Men in uniform: North Korea’s rank insignia
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy November 11, 2016
Trumped: What the new U.S. President will do about North Korea

Trumped: What the new U.S. President will do about North Korea

With Trump in the White House, the risk of conflict on the peninsula is higher than ever

Trumped: What the new U.S. President will do about North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 9, 2016
A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea
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A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea

Exclusive HD photos reveal secretive new class of large warships with advanced capabilities set to enter service

A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer November 8, 2016
Is it time for South Korea to nuke up?

Is it time for South Korea to nuke up?

A S. Korean nuclear program isn't needed: rebuilding the U.S.-ROK alliance is the way forward

Is it time for South Korea to nuke up?
John Lee
John Lee November 1, 2016
‘Off with their heads’! Training for ‘decapitation’ of the N. Korea leadership

‘Off with their heads’! Training for ‘decapitation’ of the N. Korea leadership

Amid growing provocation from Pyongyang, the U.S. and South Korea prepare for "first-strike"

‘Off with their heads’! Training for ‘decapitation’ of the N. Korea leadership
Donald Kirk
Donald Kirk October 28, 2016
Tracking the DPRK’s intelligence operations
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Tracking the DPRK’s intelligence operations

North Korea's secret services are essential to keeping the regime in power

Tracking the DPRK’s intelligence operations
Stephan Blancke October 18, 2016