May 03, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?

Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?

China’s disapproval, Western outrage, Russia’s economy give Pyongyang few investment options

Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 29, 2014
The boundaries of identity on the NK-China border

The boundaries of identity on the NK-China border

Those benefitting most now would be most disenfranchised in the event of unification

The boundaries of identity on the NK-China border
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 26, 2014
Why Pyongyang’s AP bureau is worth it

Why Pyongyang’s AP bureau is worth it

Even compromised, the North Korean bureau can still be an important source of information

Why Pyongyang’s AP bureau is worth it
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 24, 2014
What S. Korea’s dissolution of a ‘pro-North’ party means

What S. Korea’s dissolution of a ‘pro-North’ party means

Dissolution of UPP may have broad implications at the local, national level

What S. Korea’s dissolution of a ‘pro-North’ party means
Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 17, 2014
Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
NK PRO

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 17, 2014
The diminishing role of Soviet help in Pyongyang propaganda

The diminishing role of Soviet help in Pyongyang propaganda

North Korea once celebrated help in establishing its independence; now it barely acknowledges it

The diminishing role of Soviet help in Pyongyang propaganda
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 15, 2014
KPA Navy flag ship undergoing radical modernization

KPA Navy flag ship undergoing radical modernization

Najin-class frigate part of major modernization program, may present credible threat to ROK navy

KPA Navy flag ship undergoing radical modernization
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer December 15, 2014
The party’s 10 principles, then and now

The party’s 10 principles, then and now

Evolution of party credo shows effort to elevate Kim Jong Il, the Worker’s Party

The party’s 10 principles, then and now
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 11, 2014
North Korea appoints new air force commander

North Korea appoints new air force commander

Choe Yong Ho replaces Ri Pyong Chol after more than six years as KPA’s top air force officer

North Korea appoints new air force commander
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 10, 2014