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What to make of North Korea’s multiple projectile launch event
Analysis

What to make of North Korea’s multiple projectile launch event

Launch likely motivated for political reasons, a reminder the U.S. should take Kim Jong Un's warning seriously

What to make of North Korea’s multiple projectile launch event
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda May 4, 2019
How life for women is — and isn’t — changing under Kim Jong Un
Analysis

How life for women is — and isn’t — changing under Kim Jong Un

Recent research paints a grim, though sometimes surprising, picture

How life for women is — and isn’t — changing under Kim Jong Un
Adam CathcartAdam Cathcart | Yujin Lim May 3, 2019
North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

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

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

North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro May 3, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
Analysis

The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings

Open-source tenders offer some insights into how the DPRK hopes to attract foreign investment

The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
Peter WardPeter Ward May 2, 2019
Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
Analysis

Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west

Renovations continue despite sanctions and only small reported amounts of oil trade

Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 1, 2019
Wrapping-up the Kim-Putin meeting: the KCTV summit documentary, in summary
Analysis

Wrapping-up the Kim-Putin meeting: the KCTV summit documentary, in summary

State media sought to highlight strengthened ties in a short film

Wrapping-up the Kim-Putin meeting: the KCTV summit documentary, in summary
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee April 30, 2019
Key takeaways from DPRK state media coverage of Kim-Putin Summit
Analysis

Key takeaways from DPRK state media coverage of Kim-Putin Summit

What was new and notable about how state media presented the Kim-Putin summit

Key takeaways from DPRK state media coverage of Kim-Putin Summit
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee April 26, 2019
First steps: what the Kim-Putin summit means for DPRK-Russia ties
Analysis

First steps: what the Kim-Putin summit means for DPRK-Russia ties

Despite positive start to personal relations, much work remains on the key issues

First steps: what the Kim-Putin summit means for DPRK-Russia ties
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna April 26, 2019
One year since the Panmunjom Declaration: How did we get here, where are we going?
Analysis

One year since the Panmunjom Declaration: How did we get here, where are we going?

Nine South Korean experts assess the pros and cons of Moon's recent approach to inter-Korean policy

One year since the Panmunjom Declaration: How did we get here, where are we going?
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji April 26, 2019
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Analysis

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters

Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 25, 2019