Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile
Missile intended as deterrent to elicit caution, not to win a war
China-SK FTA would be a symbolic sting for N. Korea
Trade negotiations indicate Seoul's growing clout as Pyongyang's influence diminishes
How North Korea has been arming Palestinian militants for decades
Pyongyang's sole focus on survival virtually ensures North Korean weapons will continue to be found in the hands of those bent on Israel’s destruction
The misfortunes of North Korean virtue
How Northern popular culture inculcates selflessness, humility and other traits that serve defectors poorly
Kim Jong Gwan made vice minister, MPAF
Another military construction official elevated to senior position after building collapse incident
Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier
Choe Yong Gon led North’s delegation in five economic cooperation meetings with South
The absence of Ri Yong Gil and the rise of Pyon In Son
Chief of General Staff unseen almost two months, Pyon confirmed as No. 2 in General Staff
North Korea emphasizes navy units, including submarines
Leadership visits navy and island defense units, shows specific capabilities
Turning Chinese money into profit in North Korea
Ethnic Koreans from China, unlike those from Japan, capitalized on the changing economy of the ‘90s
U.S. plans test of ballistic missile interceptor
GMD system key component in America’s overall missile defense strategy
