March 29, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tristan Webb

Tristan Webb

Tristan Webb is a Senior Analyst for NK Pro. He was formerly a Senior DPRK Research Analyst for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s February Activity: “Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi”

Leadership activities dominated by Kim Jong Il's 75th birth anniversary event

Tristan WebbTristan WebbMarch 10, 2017
Analysis

China’s suspension of DPRK coal imports: Why it happened, what it means

Beijing's decision to halt imports of North Korean coal is very significant - and improves the prospects for a U.S.-DPRK deal

Tristan WebbTristan WebbFebruary 20, 2017
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s January activity: more economy-focused than ever before

North Korea's leader increasingly being portrayed as a more humble head of state

Tristan WebbTristan WebbFebruary 10, 2017
Analysis

Analysis: South Korea’s next President and inter-Korean relations

With an early election likely, examining the candidates' positions on North Korea is crucial

Tristan WebbTristan WebbFebruary 2, 2017
Analysis

Expert Survey: How would North Korea respond to more pressure?

Experts agree that getting China to reform the DPRK will not be easy

Tristan WebbTristan WebbFebruary 1, 2017
Analysis

Expert survey: How would N. Korea respond to overtures from President Trump?

In second part of expert survey, respondents examine how the DPRK might respond to talks with Trump

Tristan WebbTristan WebbJanuary 25, 2017
Analysis

What will be the impact of OFAC’s latest designations?

While short-term impact of designations small, the move sets the groundwork for further action

Tristan WebbTristan WebbJanuary 16, 2017
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s New Year speech: Less Songun, more focus on economy

Riding high from the “Victor’s Congress” last May, KJU promises country both guns and butter

Tristan WebbTristan WebbJanuary 3, 2017
Analysis

Experts agree: North Korea will continue to develop its economy, nuclear capability

Whether this improves DPRK foreign and domestic policies will depend on U.S. and ROK reaction

Tristan WebbTristan WebbNovember 30, 2016
Evergreen

The DPRK economy and its laws #8: Foreign currency controls

North Korea must balance flexibility for investors with safeguards against external manipulation

Tristan WebbTristan WebbOctober 5, 2016