April 19, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December
NK PRO

North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December

Though DPRK importers are spending more on a different category of fuel

North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 28, 2017
Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
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Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ

Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters

Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 25, 2017
Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?
NK PRO

Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?

In second part of expert survey, respondents examine how the DPRK might respond to talks with Trump

Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb January 25, 2017
Open for business? Inter-Korean economic projects under “Sunshine 2.0”
NK PRO

Open for business? Inter-Korean economic projects under “Sunshine 2.0”

A change of government in Seoul could lead to a renewal of Inter-Korean economic projects

Open for business? Inter-Korean economic projects under “Sunshine 2.0”
Christopher Green
Christopher Green January 23, 2017
Analysis: Is there still hope for the Six-Party talks?
NK PRO

Analysis: Is there still hope for the Six-Party talks?

The talks, first attempted in 2003, would be essential to achieving peace on the peninsula

Analysis: Is there still hope for the Six-Party talks?
Kwak Tae-Hwan
Kwak Tae-Hwan January 20, 2017
What would a peace treaty really change regionally and beyond?

What would a peace treaty really change regionally and beyond?

Experts assess the pros and cons of an official end to the Korean War

What would a peace treaty really change regionally and beyond?
Ole Engelhardt January 18, 2017
What will be the impact of OFAC’s latest designations?
NK PRO

What will be the impact of OFAC’s latest designations?

While short-term impact of designations small, the move sets the groundwork for further action

What will be the impact of OFAC’s latest designations?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb January 16, 2017
Seoul and Tokyo fall out again – to Pyongyang’s benefit
COLUMN

Seoul and Tokyo fall out again – to Pyongyang’s benefit

Cancelled sub drill highlights how history hamstrings a fragile alliance

Seoul and Tokyo fall out again – to Pyongyang’s benefit
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter January 12, 2017
Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools

Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools

South Korea schools must do more to integrate defectors in education

Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools
Jung Hwan Jang January 10, 2017
Dredging disadvantage? Pyongyang’s never-ending sand problem

Dredging disadvantage? Pyongyang’s never-ending sand problem

How a 1980s policy decision caused a permanent problem for Pyongyang

Dredging disadvantage? Pyongyang’s never-ending sand problem
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 10, 2017