March 28, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

The Day of the Sun, the day of the missiles
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The Day of the Sun, the day of the missiles

The April 15 military parade showcased new ICBM technology

The Day of the Sun, the day of the missiles
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar April 15, 2017
In depth: the weapons on show at North Korea’s April 15 military parade
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In depth: the weapons on show at North Korea’s April 15 military parade

North Korea showcases new developments from its Strategic Rocket Forces, alongside older hardware

In depth: the weapons on show at North Korea’s April 15 military parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer April 15, 2017
Trump and Moon Jae-in:  possible train wreck over North Korea?

Trump and Moon Jae-in: possible train wreck over North Korea?

Trump likely to have little patience for Moon's push towards another Sunshine policy

Trump and Moon Jae-in:  possible train wreck over North Korea?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin April 13, 2017
Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda
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Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda

Why is the North's propaganda so effective inside the country?

Eight basic traits of North Korean propaganda
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 12, 2017
The Syria strike lesson for Kim Jong Un: more missiles
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The Syria strike lesson for Kim Jong Un: more missiles

Washington's military options with North Korea are more limited than those with Syria

The Syria strike lesson for Kim Jong Un: more missiles
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar April 12, 2017
Publishing trends in North Korea research
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Publishing trends in North Korea research

What’s behind the rise in publications?

Publishing trends in North Korea research
Christopher Green
Christopher Green April 12, 2017
How lawful are the USA’s military options against North Korea?
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How lawful are the USA’s military options against North Korea?

Washington's legal basis for a pre-emptive strike would likely be controversial among UN member states

How lawful are the USA’s military options against North Korea?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb April 11, 2017
North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC
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North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC

Fall in both exports and imports could suggest increasing data inconsistencies, say experts

North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2017
Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: What did we learn?
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Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: What did we learn?

Overshadowed by strikes in Syria, talks yielded little in terms of concrete policy shifts

Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: What did we learn?
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard April 9, 2017
Kim Jong Un’s March Activity: Preparing for the Day of the Sun
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Kim Jong Un’s March Activity: Preparing for the Day of the Sun

As Kim Il Sung's birthday approaches, the leadership observes a rocket test and tours construction projects

Kim Jong Un’s March Activity: Preparing for the Day of the Sun
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb April 6, 2017