Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say
What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties
Diplomatic ceremony around Xi’s visit showcased how much the DPRK has changed, and how much ties remain the same
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
Why North Korea’s currency is hemorrhaging value at unprecedented levels
Exchange rate has soared on the back of trade rebound and wage hikes, potentially squeezing citizens with higher costs
How Xi Jinping could use a second trip to North Korea to reassert influence
A summit with Kim Jong Un would show Beijing still has a stake and challenge the US, rather than revive nuclear talks
North Korea bets on precision over mass strikes with new modular launcher
Flexible system resembling American HIMARS aligns with DPRK push to modernize military based on lessons from Ukraine
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance
North Korea’s chance to win $1 million soccer prize may come with caveats
Prize winnings in sports are 'more complicated' to identify and occupy a 'gray area' in sanctions, experts said
Russian navy escorts ships known to shuttle arms from North Korea: Japan
Exodus of sanctioned freighters alongside military convoy heralds change in Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade, experts say
