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North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report
Analysis

North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report

Report shows a wide range of violations due to poor enforcement, foreign intermediaries and evasion

North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report
Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald March 12, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month

State media also shed light on some new titles and affiliations of high-level officials

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 12, 2019
Enduring challenges: North Korea’s needs and priorities in 2019
Analysis

Enduring challenges: North Korea’s needs and priorities in 2019

An annual UN report paints a dire picture — and suggests humanitarian work is getting harder

Enduring challenges: North Korea’s needs and priorities in 2019
Nazanin Zadeh-CummingsNazanin Zadeh-Cummings March 11, 2019
Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting
Analysis

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting

Goings-on at home likely played a major role in the no-deal summit

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting
Wang Son-taekWang Son-taek March 11, 2019
How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Analysis

How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy

Leading indicators suggests stability prevails for now, though renewed foreign investment remains unlikely

How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Peter WardPeter Ward March 8, 2019
As North Korea-U.S. talks stall, could Russia step in?
Analysis

As North Korea-U.S. talks stall, could Russia step in?

Though summit outcomes were likely disappointing, it's business as usual for the Kremlin

As North Korea-U.S. talks stall, could Russia step in?
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna March 8, 2019
Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary
Analysis

Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary

North Korea's 78-minute film downplayed the DPRK-U.S. summit, stressed importance of ties with Hanoi

Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 7, 2019
After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea
Analysis

After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea

Major political events, state media rhetoric, and relations with China will be crucial

After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee March 7, 2019
What to make of reports on renewed activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Center
Analysis

What to make of reports on renewed activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Center

Pyongyang is likely sending a forceful—if calibrated—message to the Trump administration

What to make of reports on renewed activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Center
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 6, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Analysis

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC

The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 6, 2019