Analysis | NK News
October 04, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Did the Kim regime exaggerate N.Korea’s nuclear capability?

Did the Kim regime exaggerate N.Korea’s nuclear capability?

Examine the original Korean text to get a clearer clue of what was meant by ‘H-bomb’ test

Did the Kim regime exaggerate N.Korea’s nuclear capability?
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston January 7, 2016
North Korea blasts way into U.S. presidential security debate

North Korea blasts way into U.S. presidential security debate

With voting about to start, look for influx of North Korea, nuclear-related questions for candidates

North Korea blasts way into U.S. presidential security debate
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin January 6, 2016
N. Korea’s test will be condemned, further action limited

N. Korea’s test will be condemned, further action limited

Possible new UN resolutions and reprimands from allies will likely follow fourth test

N. Korea’s test will be condemned, further action limited
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb January 6, 2016
N. Korea’s test will be condemned, further action limited
NK PRO

N. Korea’s test will be condemned, further action limited

Possible new UN resolutions and reprimands from allies will likely follow fourth test

N. Korea’s test will be condemned, further action limited
Adam Stulberg
Adam Stulberg January 6, 2016
Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Bruce Klingner argues it's time for U.S. to abandon a policy of timid incrementalism

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”
Bruce Klingner
Bruce Klingner January 6, 2016
The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?
NK PRO

The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?

Obvious incentives for all involved keep interest high despite North Korea's concerns

The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya January 4, 2016
No hope for N.Korean development programs

No hope for N.Korean development programs

Sincere but misguided determination to punish Pyongyang dooms beneficial exchanges

No hope for N.Korean development programs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 4, 2016
Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties

Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties

Leader's latest address displays new-found independence from the legacy of his father, grandfather

Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn January 1, 2016
The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations

The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations

Kim’s death brings uncertainty, concern regarding Pyongyang’s policy toward South

The legacy of Kim Yang Gon and inter-Korean relations
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 30, 2015
North Korea maintains coal export revenues in 2015
NK PRO

North Korea maintains coal export revenues in 2015

So far revenues down just 6% on last year, Vietnamese withdrawal from market likely reason

North Korea maintains coal export revenues in 2015
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2015