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Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow
Analysis

Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow

The vice foreign minister's visit comes as Russia shores up ties and pushes for a summit with Kim

Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna October 10, 2018
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
Analysis

The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview

Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang

The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
How the EU fits into North Korea’s current diplomatic rapprochement
Analysis

How the EU fits into North Korea’s current diplomatic rapprochement

Willingness for a new round of pressure if things go wrong is eroding

How the EU fits into North Korea’s current diplomatic rapprochement
Ramon Pacheco PardoRamon Pacheco Pardo October 9, 2018
Masters of the farm: North Korea’s new agricultural entrepreneurs
Analysis

Masters of the farm: North Korea’s new agricultural entrepreneurs

The "Field Responsibility System" gives bosses much greater incentives to innovate

Masters of the farm: North Korea’s new agricultural entrepreneurs
Peter WardPeter Ward October 8, 2018
Pompeo’s trip to North Korea: a shifting U.S. approach?
Analysis

Pompeo’s trip to North Korea: a shifting U.S. approach?

Sunday's talks moved the ball forward significantly - but also exposed some key American weaknesses

Pompeo’s trip to North Korea: a shifting U.S. approach?
Mintaro ObaMintaro Oba October 8, 2018
As Pompeo returns from Pyongyang, is diplomacy back on track?
Analysis

As Pompeo returns from Pyongyang, is diplomacy back on track?

This weekend's high-level talks appear to have succeeded - for the most part

As Pompeo returns from Pyongyang, is diplomacy back on track?
Stephan HaggardStephan Haggard October 7, 2018
North Korean ship visits to Chinese bulk ports becoming more regular
Analysis

North Korean ship visits to Chinese bulk ports becoming more regular

Each DPRK vessel has links to illicit behavior, sanctioned entities

North Korean ship visits to Chinese bulk ports becoming more regular
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 4, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy

On-the-spot guidance took a backseat to a military parade and a crucial summit with the South

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy October 3, 2018
North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
Analysis

North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash

Events at the UNGA have provided a burst of energy to U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
Mintaro ObaMintaro Oba October 2, 2018
How the North is run: the education system
Analysis

How the North is run: the education system

While remarkably high-quality for such a poor country, curricula remains restricted by rigid state ideology

How the North is run: the education system
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy October 2, 2018