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US will appoint North Korea human rights envoy in future: Blinken
News

US will appoint North Korea human rights envoy in future: Blinken

Biden administration has been critical of ‘egregious’ human rights abuses in North Korea

US will appoint North Korea human rights envoy in future: Blinken
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 7, 2021
The North Korea policy problem: Realistic and achievable goals are not the same
Analysis

The North Korea policy problem: Realistic and achievable goals are not the same

Arms control measures are the only option left to contain and reduce the North Korean nuclear threat

The North Korea policy problem: Realistic and achievable goals are not the same
Terence RoehrigTerence Roehrig June 7, 2021
South Korean minister vows to resume inter-Korean tourism at Mount Kumgang
News

South Korean minister vows to resume inter-Korean tourism at Mount Kumgang

Experts suspect that Kim Jong Un is not interested

South Korean minister vows to resume inter-Korean tourism at Mount Kumgang
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 4, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021

North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro June 3, 2021
Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
Analysis

Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work

While sanctions are the elephant in the room, Pyongyang is at least as much to blame

Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
Edward HowellEdward Howell June 2, 2021
China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever
Analysis

China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever

A rapid rise in exports raises questions about how North Korea is financing trade with China

China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka June 1, 2021
Ask a North Korean: Can Joe Biden reach a breakthrough with North Korea?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: Can Joe Biden reach a breakthrough with North Korea?

"It's foolish to keep suggesting that North Korea seriously intends to denuclearize."

Ask a North Korean: Can Joe Biden reach a breakthrough with North Korea?
Hyun-seung Lee May 31, 2021
Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers
Analysis

Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31

Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers
NK ProNK Pro May 31, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
News

Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port

Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies

Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung May 28, 2021
Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’
News

Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’

Experts, defectors say Seoul lacks access to DPRK assets to make this possible

Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 28, 2021