Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Six months in, Donald Trump’s North Korea strategy remains elusive as ever
Policy absence raises concern that US is asleep at the wheel even as the DPRK advances nuke program and ties with Russia
Why fears of a North Korean answer to ChatGPT are grossly overblown
Pyongyang will struggle to replicate large language models, but deadlier AI applications are already within its grasp
North Korean troops appear to assemble at military parade rehearsal base
Satellite imagery shows troop trucks at base near Pyongyang as signs point to October event
North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?
State media reveals upgraded response body as floods, heatwaves intensify, but expert questions if real change is coming
North Korea may be preparing for first ‘mass games’ in 5 years: Imagery
Large-scale propaganda show appears set to take place around Oct. 10 holiday as workers start covering May Day Stadium
Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags
Foundations laid and structures rising in DPRK but no construction signs on Russian side as Kremlin replaces key figure
Kim Jong Un’s new top bodyguard steps into spotlight after quiet shake-up
Change in top security personnel comes as North Korean leader enhances protection against assassination
How North Korea’s missiles threaten South Korea — even when intercepted
Debris over Kyiv and Doha offers warning for Seoul, but experts say collateral damage is preferable to missile strike
What to make of report that North Korea will send 30K more troops to Russia
Seoul says it cannot confirm CNN claims citing Ukraine, which experts assess is possible but requires more evidence
Why North Korean TV showed Kim Jong Un mourning soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
Footage of leader beside coffins appears aimed at justifying deployment, while seeking to secure Russian support
