May 16, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Touring North Korea part 1: The lay of the land
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Touring North Korea part 1: The lay of the land

Tourist numbers, operators, and how to visit the DPRK

Touring North Korea part 1: The lay of the land
Robin Tudge July 20, 2016
Intentional lofting? North Korea’s June 22 Musudan tests
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Intentional lofting? North Korea’s June 22 Musudan tests

Image analysis of North Korea’s recent Musudan missile test

Intentional lofting? North Korea’s June 22 Musudan tests
Dave Schmerler July 14, 2016
Pyongyang leadership activity in June highlighted by SPA session
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Pyongyang leadership activity in June highlighted by SPA session

North Korea uses SPA meeting after Party Congress to further solidify era of Kim Jong Un

Pyongyang leadership activity in June highlighted by SPA session
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 13, 2016
The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju

The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju

Deployment in Seongju ideal in both strategic and diplomatic sense, South Korean experts

The pros and cons of deploying THAAD at Seongju
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 13, 2016
The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power

The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power

Kim strengthens grasp on power with new title and decision-making organ

The State Affairs Commission and the consolidation of Kim Jong Un’s power
Maria Rosaria Coduti
Maria Rosaria Coduti July 12, 2016
North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme
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North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme

Six hydro and two natural gas plants planned as part of emission reductions scheme

North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2016
Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang
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Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang

24-hour shifts, propaganda bands and scores of temporary shelters

Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 12, 2016
Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?

Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?

The future circumstances under which China might wish to influence a Northern Korean government

Post-coup North Korea: A China-controlled future puppet state?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 12, 2016
The flaws and biases in North Korean studies

The flaws and biases in North Korean studies

Regional overrepresentation, the language barrier and ignorance of sources holds back field

The flaws and biases in North Korean studies
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 8, 2016
Picture this: Cutting-edge computing tools seen in N.Korean schools

Picture this: Cutting-edge computing tools seen in N.Korean schools

Despite limited Internet or home use, schools are seen using many cutting-edge computing programs

Picture this: Cutting-edge computing tools seen in N.Korean schools
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 6, 2016