Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
The Trump-Kim summit, redux: “another good marker” for Pyongyang?
North Korea's leadership appears increasingly sure that major concessions are on their way
Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert
The Brookings Institution's Jung Pak says Trump is underprepared for complex negotiations
Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert
Tufts University's Sung-Yoon Lee talks diplomacy, "fake concessions," and what the DPRK really wants
Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War
A symbolic declaration could help to move beyond the diplomatic deadlock and build trust
Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense
An increase in spending on the part of Seoul could allay fears of an alliance decoupling
Why the U.S. must not rush into a second summit with Kim Jong Un
Recent events in and around the peninsula demonstrate just how dangerous a bungled deal could be
Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?
History suggests the missing diplomat may choose to keep a low profile
How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019
Washington must show greater flexibility - and be prepared to offer "complementary measures"
Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same
The North Korean leader knows that stalling for time remains his best option
Why Washington cannot abandon the North Korean human rights issue
In softening its stance, the U.S. has given up a useful pressure point