Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
Why Seoul needs to do more to spotlight North Korea’s defiance of cyber norms
Countering hackers will require South Korea to not just boost defenses but also work with partners to punish violators
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
What to make of North Korea and Vietnam’s push to bolster military ties
While Hanoi seeks limited cooperation, it’s loath to jeopardize ties with key partners through alliance with Pyongyang
Fraying ties: Quantifying the apparent deterioration in DPRK-China relations
NK Pro analysis of open-source data shows turbulence in Pyongyang-Beijing ties which may have far-reaching implications
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
North Korea has abandoned bottom-up approach, but new top-down strategy is likely dependent on arms sales to Russia
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack
