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Once a pariah, Kim Jong Un flaunts powerful friends at China’s military parade
North Korean leader used his first multilateral event to align with bloc challenging the US in a polarized world
September 3, 2025
At China’s parade, Kim Jong Un shared spotlight so he can shine all the brighter
North Korean leader bet that standing with Xi and Putin would prove he’s a great statesman, not dilute his prominence
September 3, 2025
How Lee’s foreign policy team will manage Trump’s volatile North Korea approach
Experienced advisers helped ROK president avoid clash at first summit, with public diplomacy key to long-term success
September 2, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
Planned visit could revive ties with Beijing and even jump-start talks with US, especially if Trump decides to join
August 28, 2025
What Trump’s improbable bid for ROK land reveals about his North Korea plans
Talk of owning land for bases suggests commitment to US military presence, but experts say proposal hasn’t a prayer
August 26, 2025
For North Korea, Trump’s summit silence on denuclearization speaks volumes
Pyongyang will likely welcome references to new US approach, while bristling at push to ‘modernize’ alliance with ROK
August 26, 2025
What’s at stake as Lee and Trump meet to discuss North Korea at first summit
Modernizing alliance and expanding role of US forces likely to be focus, but Trump could send a signal to Kim Jong Un
August 25, 2025
North Korea debuts a new line: Demonizing South Koreans, not just their leaders
Kim Yo Jong blames ROK people for North Korea policies, breaking from practice of portraying them as ‘oppressed’
August 21, 2025
Ahead of US-ROK summit, North Korea seeks to diminish Lee in Trump’s eyes
Kim Yo Jong’s mocking criticism of ROK leader makes clear that Pyongyang sees no role for Seoul in future talks
August 20, 2025
What a cross-wearing Russian pop star could teach North Korea about nationalism
Shaman’s over-the-top performance in Pyongyang models how propaganda can fuse nationalism and youth appeal
August 18, 2025
