ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gabriella Wangmu Zhaxi

Gabriella Wangmu Zhaxi is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge researching North Korean politics, propaganda and East Asian international relations. She is a 2022 Korea Foundation-Chatham House Next Generation Fellow and has written for The Diplomat, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and 38 North.

Growing Russia-North Korea trade may not yet transform DPRK’s economy

DPRK-Russia commercial ties are becoming more visible, but the data shows gains so far remain in heavy industries

Gabriella Wangmu ZhaxiAugust 17, 2026

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Why Xi Jinping visited the North Korean school that trains future officials

China looks to influence cadres who will one day run DPRK state, but Kim Jong Un appears confident in his grip on power

Gabriella Wangmu ZhaxiJune 29, 2026

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Gabriella Wangmu Zhaxi

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