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A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
Analysis

A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign

Monday's "long-range artillery" drill by the DPRK could mark the beginning of a sustained period of military activity

A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 3, 2020
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways

The North Korean leader's guidance of a CC meeting and a drill shows domestic discipline remains the top priority

Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee February 29, 2020
Why fewer and fewer North Korean defectors are making it to South Korea
Analysis

Why fewer and fewer North Korean defectors are making it to South Korea

Growing repression and increased border security have made it harder than ever for escapees

Why fewer and fewer North Korean defectors are making it to South Korea
Teodora GyupchanovaTeodora Gyupchanova February 27, 2020
North Korea’s coronavirus crackdown: the economic impact so far
Analysis

North Korea’s coronavirus crackdown: the economic impact so far

Some measures have been necessary precautions against an outbreak, but others are unnecessarily harming the market

North Korea’s coronavirus crackdown: the economic impact so far
Jonathan R. CorradoJonathan R. Corrado February 25, 2020
Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”
Analysis

Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”

How the Japan-linked Rim Mi Yong company is targeting international businesses in the North Korean capital

Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 21, 2020
Why the DPRK’s subpar healthcare system may be its biggest threat to the region
Analysis

Why the DPRK’s subpar healthcare system may be its biggest threat to the region

North Korean unpreparedness to deal with a pandemic could undermine regime rule and create internal instability

Why the DPRK’s subpar healthcare system may be its biggest threat to the region
Kevin ShepardKevin Shepard February 20, 2020
Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance
Analysis

Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance

Bilateral relations face various challenges, including military cost-sharing disputes and stalled talks with the North

Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna February 19, 2020
Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040
Analysis

Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040

Trends suggest the DPRK will have a sophisticated and reliable nuclear deterrent by 2040. What will be the consequences?

Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 18, 2020
Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
Analysis

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”

A closer look at the Rim Mi Yong Aeguk Joint Venture Company and their flagship store in North Korea's capital

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 18, 2020