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Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
Analysis

Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns

The U.N. set limits for how much crude oil China can send to the DPRK, but few know how much is really flowing through

Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy April 5, 2021
In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family
Analysis

In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family

A new bill in Congress urges officials to work on reuniting Korean Americans with their relatives in North Korea

In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family
Won-Gi JungWon-Gi Jung April 5, 2021
North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions
Analysis

North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions

Free platforms may offer insights to threat researchers but help the DPRK build its cyber force, experts say

North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions
Nils WeisenseeNils Weisensee April 2, 2021
What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles
Analysis

What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles

North Korea tested two short-range ballistic missiles on March 25 — possibly the same tech shown at its Jan. 2021 parade

What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 30, 2021
North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms
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North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms

North Korea hinted that it was going to exert more state control over the economy, but is that really happening?

North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms
Peter WardPeter Ward March 29, 2021
Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
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Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again

For all its missile tests and state media condemnations, Pyongyang may still want to talk to Seoul in the coming years

Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
Christopher GreenChristopher Green March 26, 2021
North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.
Analysis

North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.

Kim Jong Un fired two short-range ballistic missiles to get on the U.S.’ agenda before a key policy review is finished

North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.
James FretwellJames Fretwell March 25, 2021
North Korea’s cruise missile launch is serious — not just ‘business as usual’
Analysis

North Korea’s cruise missile launch is serious — not just ‘business as usual’

Washington's reaction was understandable, but DPRK cruise missiles may soon become delivery systems for nuclear weapons

North Korea’s cruise missile launch is serious — not just ‘business as usual’
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 25, 2021
Why Moon Jae-in can’t be pressured into tackling North Korean human rights
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Why Moon Jae-in can’t be pressured into tackling North Korean human rights

President Moon Jae-in failed to implement parts of a North Korean human rights act and continues to rebuff the topic

Why Moon Jae-in can’t be pressured into tackling North Korean human rights
Dylan StentDylan Stent March 24, 2021
Moon’s desperate North Korea outreach is costing him credibility in Washington
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Moon’s desperate North Korea outreach is costing him credibility in Washington

Moon must prove that he’s a rational actor — not an ideologue hell-bent on inter-Korean dialogue

Moon’s desperate North Korea outreach is costing him credibility in Washington
Jumin LeeJumin Lee March 23, 2021