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In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit
Analysis

In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit

Ongoing Mount Kumgang issue merits a review of North-South ties in the wake of February's failed Kim-Trump meeting

In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee November 12, 2019
At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”
Analysis

At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”

Moscow's hopes of creating a forum for multilateral dialogue on DPRK issues may have been stalled, at least for now

At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna November 10, 2019
Why humanitarian agencies face difficulties in responding to needs in the DPRK
Analysis

Why humanitarian agencies face difficulties in responding to needs in the DPRK

More than anything else, North Korea must implement "radical solutions" to solve its long-term food insecurity problem

Why humanitarian agencies face difficulties in responding to needs in the DPRK
Nazanin Zadeh-CummingsNazanin Zadeh-Cummings November 8, 2019
North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
Analysis

North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift

Pyongyang’s unusual singling out of the U.S. for military drills with South Korea reflects a hardening position

North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee November 7, 2019
The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit
Analysis

The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit

Broader shifts in U.S.-China-North Korea relations influenced Beijing's cautiousness in hosting the DPRK leader again

The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka November 5, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

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

An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro November 4, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year
Analysis

What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year

As diplomacy has stalled, Pyongyang has enhanced its already-formidable conventional war-fighting capability

What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda November 2, 2019
North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
Analysis

North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities

The country's ruling party daily portrayed the latest missile launch as necessary for economic construction

North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee November 1, 2019
Timeline: from high hopes for Stockholm to a new round of missile testing
Analysis

Timeline: from high hopes for Stockholm to a new round of missile testing

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 24 - November 1

Timeline: from high hopes for Stockholm to a new round of missile testing
NK NewsNK News November 1, 2019
Why North Korean and Russian state media are joining forces to fight “fake news”
Analysis

Why North Korean and Russian state media are joining forces to fight “fake news”

Pyongyang hopes to use Russia's multilingual news outlets to shift the international narrative on the DPRK

Why North Korean and Russian state media are joining forces to fight “fake news”
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna October 31, 2019