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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Special relationship: China and “strategic patience”
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Special relationship: China and “strategic patience”

The alliance between the DPRK and its closest ally is not as clear-cut as many believe

Special relationship: China and “strategic patience”
Weiqi Zhang
Weiqi Zhang December 1, 2016
The UN’s new resolution sets coal revenues in its sights
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The UN’s new resolution sets coal revenues in its sights

Enforcement and policing will present new challenges

The UN’s new resolution sets coal revenues in its sights
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 30, 2016
Experts agree: North Korea will continue to develop its economy, nuclear capability
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Experts agree: North Korea will continue to develop its economy, nuclear capability

Whether this improves DPRK foreign and domestic policies will depend on U.S. and ROK reaction

Experts agree: North Korea will continue to develop its economy, nuclear capability
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb November 30, 2016
Could the Liancourt Rocks sink Japan-ROK Pyongyang policy?

Could the Liancourt Rocks sink Japan-ROK Pyongyang policy?

In the wake of intelligence-sharing deal, some suggest Seoul should “tread lightly”

Could the Liancourt Rocks sink Japan-ROK Pyongyang policy?
Kyung Lee
Kyung Lee November 29, 2016
South Korea’s leadership crisis: Three potential outcomes for inter-Korean relations
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South Korea’s leadership crisis: Three potential outcomes for inter-Korean relations

Inter-Korean relations likely to remain frozen through 2017, limited options for progressive administration

South Korea’s leadership crisis: Three potential outcomes for inter-Korean relations
Christopher Green
Christopher Green November 18, 2016
Three potential scenarios for President Trump and North Korea
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Three potential scenarios for President Trump and North Korea

The incoming commander-in-chief can either engage, crack down, or do nothing: all are distinct possibilities

Three potential scenarios for President Trump and North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2016
What should President-elect Trump do about North Korea?

What should President-elect Trump do about North Korea?

Americans surveyed overwhelmingly support maintenance of status quo

What should President-elect Trump do about North Korea?
NK News
NK News November 14, 2016
Sanctions, seizures hit North Korea’s coal carrying ships
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Sanctions, seizures hit North Korea’s coal carrying ships

Despite losses, business as usual for Chinese coal traders

Sanctions, seizures hit North Korea’s coal carrying ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 11, 2016
President Trump: What does this mean for North Korea?

President Trump: What does this mean for North Korea?

Experts respond to questions on impact of election results for Korea

President Trump: What does this mean for North Korea?
NK News
NK News November 9, 2016
A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea
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A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea

Exclusive HD photos reveal secretive new class of large warships with advanced capabilities set to enter service

A Navy reborn: New warships spotted in North Korea
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer November 8, 2016