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North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 1-November 30 period

North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro December 3, 2019
How impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Congress might affect North Korea policy
Analysis

How impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Congress might affect North Korea policy

The DPRK leadership is likely watching the process closely, though how much it'll impact diplomacy is unclear

How impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Congress might affect North Korea policy
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer December 1, 2019
Context and translation: North Korean coverage of the November 28 weapons test
Analysis

Context and translation: North Korean coverage of the November 28 weapons test

State media hailed the test's "final review" of the new-type multiple rocket launcher system

Context and translation: North Korean coverage of the November 28 weapons test
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee November 29, 2019
The looming deadline in nuclear talks: Kim’s three options before the year’s end
Analysis

The looming deadline in nuclear talks: Kim’s three options before the year’s end

The DPRK leader wants a deal with the U.S., but he can fall back on Russia, China, and "Juche" should efforts fail

The looming deadline in nuclear talks: Kim’s three options before the year’s end
Wang Son-taekWang Son-taek November 29, 2019
North Korea’s Hwasong 15 monument: an ICBM poem in full
Analysis

North Korea’s Hwasong 15 monument: an ICBM poem in full

“Shine, oh the eternal and immortal achievement that has borne great power”

North Korea’s Hwasong 15 monument: an ICBM poem in full
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee November 29, 2019
Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”
Analysis

Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”

An article in an influential pro-DPRK organ hailed the "success" of an October launch, hinted at further tests to come

Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee November 28, 2019
What North Korea could learn from labor relations in post-reform China
Analysis

What North Korea could learn from labor relations in post-reform China

Heavy state involvement and a lack of worker representation stifled the effective resolution of disputes in Guangdong

What North Korea could learn from labor relations in post-reform China
Jessup JongJessup Jong November 28, 2019
Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching
Analysis

Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching

The U.S. is advocating a regional multilateral security strategy to which Seoul should want to financially contribute

Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching
Kevin ShepardKevin Shepard November 26, 2019
What South Korea’s decision to remain in GSOMIA means for North Korea policy
Analysis

What South Korea’s decision to remain in GSOMIA means for North Korea policy

As the DPRK's end-of-year deadline looms, the move will ensure greater crisis responsiveness should tensions resurface

What South Korea’s decision to remain in GSOMIA means for North Korea policy
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda November 25, 2019
Choe Son Hui in Moscow: Russia tries to resuscitate flagging DPRK-U.S. diplomacy
Analysis

Choe Son Hui in Moscow: Russia tries to resuscitate flagging DPRK-U.S. diplomacy

Good relations with Pyongyang are cold comfort to a Russian government eager to see nuclear talks produce results

Choe Son Hui in Moscow: Russia tries to resuscitate flagging DPRK-U.S. diplomacy
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna November 24, 2019