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More articles by 'Andrei Lankov'
Why North Korea won’t be playing nice with South Korea anytime soon
Pyongyang is firmly focused on winning sanctions relief — talks with Seoul are simply not a priority
August 18, 2019
Why North Korea’s new round of missile testing is no cause for alarm
Pyongyang is acting out, but Kim Jong Un is unlikely to withdraw from diplomacy anytime soon
August 2, 2019
Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work
The DPRK's private sector-dominated industries must be the first to see restrictions lifted
July 28, 2019
The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal
A nuclear freeze agreement, while far from perfect, would represent welcome progress
July 14, 2019
Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner
Long-term, pressure from outside will empower hardliners and weaken support for reform
July 10, 2019
Why, despite its superficiality, Sunday’s Panmunjom meeting is cause for optimism
An impromptu summit suggests the two sides increasingly need a deal — and are willing to compromise
July 1, 2019
The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets
The S. Korean President skillfully avoided war, though breaking the current impasse will not be easy
June 25, 2019
Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater
While concrete outcomes were limited, the two countries have sent a clear message to President Trump
June 23, 2019
Why future North Koreans may be nostalgic for the cult of Kim
Just as some Russians fondly remember Stalin, many will continue to love the Great Leader
June 6, 2019
Holiday in North Korea: lessons from Mount Kumgang
The now-shuttered project offers valuable insight into the possibilities, and limits, of engagement
May 19, 2019
