Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Keep your friends close: Kim Jong Un returns to China
It seems likely that these two comrades will be seeing one another again soon
South Korean local election results: a ringing endorsement of Moonshine?
The ruling party triumphed, but whether the public supports its more ambitious plans is uncertain
Ri Sol Ju as a North Korean celebrity? Be careful what you wish for
History suggests regular DPRK citizens likely resent their increasingly prominent first lady
Why North Korea must allow international experts into Punggye-ri
Last month’s demolition ceremony leaves many questions unanswered
The Kim-Trump summit scorecard: who came out on top?
The joint statement left much to be desired, but there are reasons to be optimistic
Was that it? The remarkably nebulous Singapore agreement
Trump had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to extract concessions from Pyongyang - and he blew it
What exactly is North Korea’s “cultural heritage”?
Pompeo last month used a unusual euphemism when discussing a deal with Pyongyang
Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea
Any future cash for Pyongyang must come with serious strings attached
Making a nuclear deal with Trump: some advice for Kim Jong Un
A former Iranian nuclear negotiator says Pyongyang must insist on phased disarmament
Communication breakdown: the White House needs to get its story straight
Trump’s defenders tout his unpredictability as an asset, but to date it has yielded very little