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October 04, 2024

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Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal

Gabriela Bernal is an analyst at NK News and NK Pro. She has a Ph.D. from the University of North Korean Studies, and her work has appeared in various media and online outlets.

Analysis

Despite opposition win, ROK election just reinforced North Korea status quo

Democratic Party appears unlikely to focus on challenging Yoon’s hardline policy on DPRK as Pyongyang shuns diplomacy

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalApril 12, 2024
News

‘Impossible’ to gauge North Korean humanitarian need without access: Aid groups

Humanitarian groups say they still don’t know when they can return, while UN still appears to be relying on 2019 data

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalMarch 26, 2024
Analysis

What can still be done about widespread human rights abuses in North Korea

Little has changed since UN detailed crimes against humanity, but experts see ways to build on success raising awareness

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalMarch 14, 2024
Analysis

The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.

Recent rhetoric about ‘interim’ denuclearization steps may aim to ease tensions but doesn’t signal a US policy change

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalMarch 7, 2024
Analysis

New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea

‘Birth of Korea’ offers revisionist take of Rhee Syngman, winning conservative fans but misconstruing history

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalMarch 5, 2024
Opinion

US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea

Allies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalMay 9, 2023
Analysis

Straight down the middle: Why neutrality could be best option for two Koreas

Historical proposals for a unified Korea to be neutral have renewed relevance as great power competition intensifies

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalAugust 2, 2022
Analysis

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalJune 30, 2022
Analysis

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea

Three parties’ standoff over DPRK sanctions at UN shows the need for a less punitive and multilateral approach

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalJune 10, 2022
Analysis

North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles

Kim Jong Un 'cherishes' relationship and is working to elevate ties further, state media has said

Gabriela BernalGabriela BernalMay 27, 2022