Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Two Koreas, one game: How the inter-Korean rivalry plays out in women’s soccer
In landmark clash of contrasting soccer styles, North and South Korean clubs chase sporting glory over political theater
Why the ‘most probable flashpoint’ in Korean waters is unlikely to be resolved
Revised constitution’s vague boundaries gives the DPRK room for flexibility in West Sea, experts say
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
How a North Korean $290M crypto heist became DeFi’s nightmare scenario
The KelpDAO attack combined infrastructure compromise, lending manipulation and a $13B blockchain-era bank run
North Korea appears to have transformed the social contract with its people
The constitution appears to have been revised to remove references to the country not having a tax
Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow
While DPRK leader’s visit to Moscow's May 9 parade appears unlikely, he still may meet Russian president elsewhere
What happened to denuclearizing North Korea?
Victor Cha, once a champion of CVID policy, argues that denuclearization and sanctions on North Korea have ‘failed’
How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula
Seoul and Pyongyang are weaving algorithms into warfare, accelerating decisions but raising risk of miscalculation
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
How North Korea’s new tree-planting campaign could put its forests at risk
The DPRK is pivoting toward treating forests as an economic resource, even as deforestation remains a serious concern












