April 19, 2024

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Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal is an analyst at NK News and NK Pro. She has a Ph.D. from the University of North Korean Studies, and her work has appeared in various media and online outlets.

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What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
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What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea

Three parties’ standoff over DPRK sanctions at UN shows the need for a less punitive and multilateral approach

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 10, 2022
North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

Kim Jong Un 'cherishes' relationship and is working to elevate ties further, state media has said

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 27, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022
US again emphasizes sanctions with selection of new ambassador to South Korea
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US again emphasizes sanctions with selection of new ambassador to South Korea

North Korea is likely to see Philip Goldberg’s past role as sanctions promoter as more evidence of US ‘hostile policy’

US again emphasizes sanctions with selection of new ambassador to South Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 14, 2022
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
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Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects

The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges

Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
Mexico angles to improve ties with DPRK four years after expelling diplomat
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Mexico angles to improve ties with DPRK four years after expelling diplomat

Unlikely friendship, tested by nuclear development, gives Mexico a foothold in Asia and North Korea an economic partner

Mexico angles to improve ties with DPRK four years after expelling diplomat
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal August 5, 2021
Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
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Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world

The only country in the Americas with embassies in North and South Korea has expanded ties with DPRK since 2001

Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 5, 2021
What the new envoy to North Korea thinks about nukes, sanctions and engagement
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What the new envoy to North Korea thinks about nukes, sanctions and engagement

Sung Kim’s past diplomatic experience suggests openness to talks with DPRK, but only if the conditions are right

What the new envoy to North Korea thinks about nukes, sanctions and engagement
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 24, 2021
Why South Korea’s call for a Northeast Asia health initiative will likely fail

Why South Korea’s call for a Northeast Asia health initiative will likely fail

South Korea's president wants China, Mongolia, Japan and — most importantly — North Korea to band together on COVID-19

Why South Korea’s call for a Northeast Asia health initiative will likely fail
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal October 9, 2020