May 05, 2024
Opinion

Biding his time: Kim Jong Un is maneuvering for leverage ahead of future talks

Ongoing weapons development only increases North Korea’s bargaining power, underlining need to prioritize engagement

The following article is an opinion piece by Luana Margarete Geiger, a non-resident fellow at the Taiwan Center for Security Studies. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.


Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.