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More articles by 'Dennis P. Halpin'
With Trump gone, Kim Jong Un will realize that he bet on the wrong horse
The North Korean leader spent a lot of time wooing a U.S. president that’s about to be replaced by hardliner Joe Biden
January 20, 2021
Otto Warmbier’s death: a reminder of North Korea’s ongoing human rights abuses
Otto's passing three years ago poignantly reflects the oppression of the North Korean people today
June 22, 2020
A woman in a man’s world: could Kim Yo Jong really become North Korea’s leader?
If Kim Jong Un's sister one day comes to inherit power, she may need to channel her inner Gloriana-esque ruthlessness
April 27, 2020
How a hit South Korean film could offer some lessons for Pyongyang and Seoul
Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed movie “Parasite” reminds this author of the state of inter-Korean relations
February 25, 2020
‘Fire and fury’ in the Middle East: how the Iran crisis could impact North Korea
The drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani on January 3 has likely shaken up Pyongyang's leadership
January 17, 2020
How Trump could dump South Korea in a pre-election visit to Pyongyang
The President could build reelection momentum by going to North Korea just as Nixon did in 1972 with his trip to China
December 11, 2019
Why a break-in at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence reflects a strained alliance
The protest from "progressive" South Korean students comes amid controversial U.S.-ROK defense cost-sharing negotiations
November 19, 2019
What Trump’s withdrawal of troops from northern Syria could mean for Korea
The transactional President has once again sent a chilling message to U.S. allies
October 13, 2019
The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role
Pyongyang's ties to Iran and Houthi rebels in Yemen are well-documented
September 29, 2019
The China factor: Why should “enemy” Xi help Trump’s pet North Korea project?
Disputes concerning trade, Hong Kong, and Taiwan give PRC little reason to cooperate on DPRK issues
August 26, 2019
