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North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021

North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 3, 2021
Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
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Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work

While sanctions are the elephant in the room, Pyongyang is at least as much to blame

Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
Edward Howell
Edward Howell June 2, 2021
China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever
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China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever

A rapid rise in exports raises questions about how North Korea is financing trade with China

China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever
John Petrushka
John Petrushka June 1, 2021
Ask a North Korean: Can Joe Biden reach a breakthrough with North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: Can Joe Biden reach a breakthrough with North Korea?

"It's foolish to keep suggesting that North Korea seriously intends to denuclearize."

Ask a North Korean: Can Joe Biden reach a breakthrough with North Korea?
Hyun-seung Lee May 31, 2021
Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers
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Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31

Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers
NK Pro
NK Pro May 31, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
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Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port

Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies

Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung May 28, 2021
Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’

Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’

Experts, defectors say Seoul lacks access to DPRK assets to make this possible

Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 28, 2021
Expert roundup: How will North Korea view the U.S.-ROK summit results?

Expert roundup: How will North Korea view the U.S.-ROK summit results?

It’s “unlikely” that Moon or Biden can bring Pyongyang back to dialogue in near future

Expert roundup: How will North Korea view the U.S.-ROK summit results?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 26, 2021
Russia and China are not a monolith when it comes to North Korea
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Russia and China are not a monolith when it comes to North Korea

Joe Biden may find his goals for the Korean Peninsula are better received in Moscow than in Beijing

Russia and China are not a monolith when it comes to North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna May 26, 2021
North Korean ship named in sanctions report sinks near Japan’s west coast
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North Korean ship named in sanctions report sinks near Japan’s west coast

The vessel appears to have been carrying iron banned for sale by UN sanctions

North Korean ship named in sanctions report sinks near Japan’s west coast
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung May 24, 2021