May 03, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Kim Jong Un’s August appearances: sending a message to the U.S.
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Kim Jong Un’s August appearances: sending a message to the U.S.

The Leader plans more missiles after Washington's snub. But might there be tensions in the ranks?

Kim Jong Un’s August appearances: sending a message to the U.S.
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 13, 2017
Washington’s new North Korea policy? “We’ll see”
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Washington’s new North Korea policy? “We’ll see”

The administration has veered between deterrence, dialogue, and "fire and fury"

Washington’s new North Korea policy? “We’ll see”
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 8, 2017
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test

As public patience with Pyongyang wears thin, government censors get to work

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka September 8, 2017
North Korea’s anniversaries: not linked to nuclear and missile tests, data suggests
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North Korea’s anniversaries: not linked to nuclear and missile tests, data suggests

Statistical and DPRK media analysis suggests not much of a correlation after all

North Korea’s anniversaries: not linked to nuclear and missile tests, data suggests
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 7, 2017
What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
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What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?

Sprint-finishing the end of its prohibited programs makes good strategic sense for North Korea

What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 6, 2017
How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

The Kremlin has expressed skepticism that more pressure on the DPRK is the answer

How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 6, 2017
As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
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As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports

General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline

As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2017
N. Korea’s big device reveal and sixth nuclear test: what the open source data reveals
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N. Korea’s big device reveal and sixth nuclear test: what the open source data reveals

Sunday's apparent success means more ICBM tests are in store

N. Korea’s big device reveal and sixth nuclear test: what the open source data reveals
Dave Schmerler September 5, 2017
Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?
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Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?

Indicators suggest low levels of interest in supporting biting new sanctions

Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 4, 2017
In pictures: Foreign entities and luxury goods at the Rason International Trade Fair 2017
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In pictures: Foreign entities and luxury goods at the Rason International Trade Fair 2017

Luxury goods appear on sale at the Rason trade fair, despite sanctions

In pictures: Foreign entities and luxury goods at the Rason International Trade Fair 2017
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 30, 2017