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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim-Trump meeting, new U.S. sanctions
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim-Trump meeting, new U.S. sanctions

Though Beijing has long supported dialogue with Pyongyang, observers wonder what its role will be going forward

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim-Trump meeting, new U.S. sanctions
John Petrushka
John Petrushka March 9, 2018
Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea

Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea

While the U.S. condemns Russia as a key lifeline for Pyongyang, Seoul is making friends

Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna March 8, 2018
Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Experts weigh in on Pyongyang's reported comments regarding U.S.-DPRK dialogue, denuclearization

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne March 6, 2018
North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
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North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years

Trend continues downward spiral as UN sanctions appear to take effect

North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 5, 2018
A tale of two lucky pranksters: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

A tale of two lucky pranksters: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

Both leaders have enjoyed some success against the odds - but their good fortune is bound to run out

A tale of two lucky pranksters: Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 5, 2018
China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
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China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January

Though trade was reduced from December presanctions levels

China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 1, 2018
Who can replace Joe Yun, Washington’s top North Korea diplomat?

Who can replace Joe Yun, Washington’s top North Korea diplomat?

The President will have a tough time filling the shoes of a consummate negotiator

Who can replace Joe Yun, Washington’s top North Korea diplomat?
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba February 27, 2018
How Washington’s view of North Korea’s reunification plans is shifting

How Washington’s view of North Korea’s reunification plans is shifting

Changing Beltway consensus on why Pyongyang seeks nukes has major implications for U.S. policy

How Washington’s view of North Korea’s reunification plans is shifting
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young February 27, 2018
Maximum pressure will not convince N. Korea to denuclearize: NSO advisor

Maximum pressure will not convince N. Korea to denuclearize: NSO advisor

In a new book, Professor Kim Yeon-chul shares his assessment of 70 years of inter-Korean dialogue

Maximum pressure will not convince N. Korea to denuclearize: NSO advisor
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 27, 2018
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
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Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January

Evidence of unrecorded oil trades, however, continues to mount

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 26, 2018