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Conversations with leading experts and professionals working on the DPRK

DMZ demarcation line is not the border despite North Korean claims: UNC official

DMZ demarcation line is not the border despite North Korean claims: UNC official

In interview, Lt. Gen. Derek Macaulay says loss of border markers and severed hotlines increase risk of miscalculation

DMZ demarcation line is not the border despite North Korean claims: UNC official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 18, 2025
Seoul is ‘sitting out’ while North Korea learns war, Ukrainian journalist says

Seoul is ‘sitting out’ while North Korea learns war, Ukrainian journalist says

Editor for Kyiv Independent criticizes South Korea’s lack of support, says Kyiv doesn’t have bandwidth to counter DPRK

Seoul is ‘sitting out’ while North Korea learns war, Ukrainian journalist says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2025
Garry Kasparov thinks the West is in denial about North Korean troops in Ukraine

Garry Kasparov thinks the West is in denial about North Korean troops in Ukraine

In interview, chess grandmaster calls out Europe and ROK for treating war as bilateral dispute, not a ‘global conflict’

Garry Kasparov thinks the West is in denial about North Korean troops in Ukraine
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 5, 2025
What an Italian tourist saw in North Korea around this month’s military parade

What an Italian tourist saw in North Korea around this month’s military parade

Marco Maggi shares impressions of the ‘clean, modern’ capital and why the DPRK is worth visiting despite tight controls

What an Italian tourist saw in North Korea around this month’s military parade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 22, 2025
Ukraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war

Ukraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war

In exclusive interview, Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko urges Seoul to provide arms to counter DPRK-Russia military ties

Ukraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 17, 2025
Why US missions to infiltrate North Korea are high stakes but low return

Why US missions to infiltrate North Korea are high stakes but low return

Researcher Mark Sauter analyzes the reported 2019 Navy SEAL raid in light of past covert operations against the DPRK

Why US missions to infiltrate North Korea are high stakes but low return
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 12, 2025
How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans

How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans

Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell says recent lack of launches suggests DPRK is laying foundation for bigger advances

How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 25, 2025
North Korean-born filmmaker Seok Beom-zin isn’t here to represent anyone

North Korean-born filmmaker Seok Beom-zin isn’t here to represent anyone

Director behind ‘Portrait’ discusses how class and alienation — not escape or ideology — shape his storytelling

North Korean-born filmmaker Seok Beom-zin isn’t here to represent anyone
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 9, 2025
Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension

Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension

In interview, Suh Young-gil urges vigilance as DPRK modernizes tactics, 26 years after pivotal inter-Korean naval clash

Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 20, 2025
Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line

Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line

Senior diplomat says Israel is ready to act if new Syrian government seeks to revive weapons ties with Pyongyang

Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2025
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