Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Loyalty to N. Korean state declining by generation
Those who came of age during Arduous March have less faith in the regime’s benevolence
N. Korea involved with Syrian nuke site – Der Spiegel
Report, citing unnamed intelligence agencies, claims Pyongyang involved in ongoing Syrian nuclear program
December: Military drills, political anniversaries; reviewing elite changes in 2014
Month of December, year of 2014 follow patterns of Kim consolidating power since becoming leader in 2011
N. Korea makes more military leadership changes
Two officers assume new senior leadership roles, new air force commander elevated in rank
North Korea imports more jet fuel, gasoline and diesel in 2014
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase over 2013 figures, could indicate refinery problems
Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married
Has Kim Yo Jong tied the knot? What do we know and why does it matter?
Kim’s New Year’s speech reveals economic priorities
Leader highlights light industry, seemingly eyes South Korea in search for sponsors
North Korea and Libya: friendship through artillery
As war tears through Libya products of old bond with N. Korea continue to appear
Creating a paradigm shift for abused North Korean women
More discussion of sexual abuse among North Korean women, refugees needed
The top 10 stories on North Korea in 2014
A look back at the top 10 NK News articles of the past year