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How Canada’s top general views North Korean gains from Ukraine war
Joon Ha Park unpacks his interview with Gen. Jennie Carignan on DPRK-Russia ties and defense cooperation with Seoul
October 21, 2026
Edward Goldring on the logic behind North Korea’s elite purges
Political scientist explains why rulers remove insiders and why purges are not necessarily a sign of strength
October 14, 2026
North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
Joon Ha Park and Michael Bosack explain the investigation, armistice mechanisms and lessons from the 2015 crisis
October 7, 2026
Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
Anton Sokolin and Shreyas Reddy break down diplomacy, cybercrime and the growing dispute between Seoul and Kyiv
October 1, 2026
Joseph Kim on why North Korea is changing beyond Kim Jong Un
Defector and policy expert discusses markets, outside information and the social forces reshaping the country from below
September 23, 2026
North Korea’s attack drill, Wonsan Kalma slowdown and Google’s blurry maps
Colin Zwirko breaks down Pyongyang’s strike coordination, tourism limits and new obstacles for open-source research
September 16, 2026
New Zealand warships conclude North Korea sanctions monitoring mission
Royal New Zealand Navy vessels tracked suspected illicit maritime activity in waters near Japan
September 9, 2026
Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Korea’s forgotten UK insurer
Anton Sokolin unpacks the DPRK’s expanding Russia ties, European pressure and KNIC’s legal history
September 9, 2026
Sun Kim on documenting North Korean women, matchmaking and marriage
‘North South Man Woman’ co-director reflects on intimacy, stereotypes and relationships across cultural divides
September 2, 2026
Trump’s outreach, Seoul’s dilemma and lessons from decades inside the DPRK
Joon Ha Park talks the latest from Kim Yo Jong, while Mike Chinoy and Kathi Zellweger reflect on famine, aid and change
August 27, 2026
