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The Lazarus hack that wasn’t: Why it’s hard to catch North Korean cyber crooks
Analysis

The Lazarus hack that wasn’t: Why it’s hard to catch North Korean cyber crooks

Why linking cyber attacks to hacking groups and nation states is risky and often goes wrong

The Lazarus hack that wasn’t: Why it’s hard to catch North Korean cyber crooks
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy December 7, 2020
Iranian nuclear scientist’s death will likely fuel North Korean fears of the US
Analysis

Iranian nuclear scientist’s death will likely fuel North Korean fears of the US

The assassination could send a message that the US is an unreliable diplomatic partner, even in Biden's White House

Iranian nuclear scientist’s death will likely fuel North Korean fears of the US
Monet StokesMonet Stokes December 4, 2020
As diplomacy with North Korea falls apart, the US focuses on calling out China
Analysis

As diplomacy with North Korea falls apart, the US focuses on calling out China

Washington is returning to its old playbook of treating North Korea like a subset of China policy, experts say

As diplomacy with North Korea falls apart, the US focuses on calling out China
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy December 3, 2020
Moon wants to meet Kim at the Tokyo Olympics, but the feeling may not be mutual
Analysis

Moon wants to meet Kim at the Tokyo Olympics, but the feeling may not be mutual

Kim, Suga and Biden just aren't as desperate as Moon for another round of his inter-Korean political theater

Moon wants to meet Kim at the Tokyo Olympics, but the feeling may not be mutual
Justin YeoJustin Yeo December 3, 2020
Document: New UN sanctions exemptions guidelines for North Korea-related aid
Analysis

Document: New UN sanctions exemptions guidelines for North Korea-related aid

New guidelines detail the sanctions exemptions process for humanitarian groups trying to help North Korea

Document: New UN sanctions exemptions guidelines for North Korea-related aid
NK ProNK Pro December 2, 2020
North Korea is on a crusade against drugs, crime and ‘capitalist culture’
Analysis

North Korea is on a crusade against drugs, crime and ‘capitalist culture’

Recent events suggest that North Korea is trying to crack down on markets, foreign influence and "anti-socialist" acts

North Korea is on a crusade against drugs, crime and ‘capitalist culture’
Peter WardPeter Ward December 2, 2020
Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
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Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 - Nov. 30

Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
NK ProNK Pro December 2, 2020
Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy
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Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy

Targeted assassinations of top North Korean officials would be much harder for enemies to do inside DPRK territory

Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 30, 2020
Biden’s win is a bad omen for China — and that will strain the two Koreas
Analysis

Biden’s win is a bad omen for China — and that will strain the two Koreas

Biden’s relationship with North Korea is onto a troubled start, and China is likely to back whatever the DPRK does

Biden’s win is a bad omen for China — and that will strain the two Koreas
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka November 26, 2020
Where Biden’s top foreign policy picks stand on North Korea
Analysis

Where Biden’s top foreign policy picks stand on North Korea

Antony Blinken is chosen as secretary of state, while Jake Sullivan is Biden's pick for national security adviser

Where Biden’s top foreign policy picks stand on North Korea
James FretwellJames Fretwell November 24, 2020