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North Korea tensions expose Seoul’s uneasy relationship with UN Command
Latest dispute revives deeper questions over armistice authority, the DMZ and OPCON transfer
September 21, 2026
How bribery became rooted in North Korea’s military and the challenges of reform
Bribes in the military can be used to avoid punishment or have disciplinary infractions overlooked.
August 19, 2026
Dispelling the misconceptions surrounding North Korea’s DMZ fortifications
Competing interpretations and political narratives have muddied the understanding of DPRK activity
July 8, 2026
What it would actually mean to accept North Korea as a nuclear state
US and allies already recognize DPRK’s nuke status in practice, but legal and political acceptance are bigger obstacles
June 22, 2026
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance
May 27, 2026
All the reasons Kim Jong Un’s daughter keeps showing up, beyond just succession
The girl’s prominence has little precedent, underscoring importance of exploring a range of possible rationales
March 23, 2026
Breaking down the debate over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula
U.S. and South Korean troops are kicking off their large-scale military exercises this week
March 9, 2026
How the UN Command can help avert conflict with North Korea over drones
US-led military force’s investigations into armistice violations slow escalation, even when Pyongyang doesn’t cooperate
February 23, 2026
The art of the purge: How North Korea keeps its elites in line
From demotions to erasure, the methods Kim Jong Un uses at the Party Congress will shed light on his regime’s trajectory
February 9, 2026
What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
Pyongyang supported buffer zones but has signaled disinterest in agreements that can be easily reversed
January 28, 2026
