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In full: North Korea’s rules for diplomats
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In full: North Korea’s rules for diplomats

The document, translated and printed here in full, is given to all new diplomatic workers in Pyongyang

In full: North Korea’s rules for diplomats
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NK Pro March 2, 2017
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim Jong Nam death, missile test
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim Jong Nam death, missile test

Netizens and state media responded to North Korea with shock and outrage this month

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim Jong Nam death, missile test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka March 2, 2017
Despite the hurdles, it’s time for Washington and Pyongyang to talk

Despite the hurdles, it’s time for Washington and Pyongyang to talk

The recent cancellation of planned "track 1.5" talks is disappointing

Despite the hurdles, it’s time for Washington and Pyongyang to talk
Maria Rosaria Coduti
Maria Rosaria Coduti March 1, 2017
A pre-emptive strike against North Korea would be a disaster

A pre-emptive strike against North Korea would be a disaster

The Trump administration's openness to military action against the North is concerning

A pre-emptive strike against North Korea would be a disaster
Kwak Tae-Hwan
Kwak Tae-Hwan February 27, 2017
North Korea and China: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

North Korea and China: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Pyongyang should be careful about testing Beijing's patience

North Korea and China: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin February 26, 2017
The Ugandan insurgents guided by North Korean spirits

The Ugandan insurgents guided by North Korean spirits

Some warlords in Northern Uganda believed ghosts from Pyongyang could stop bullets and plan battles

The Ugandan insurgents guided by North Korean spirits
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young February 21, 2017
What will Beijing’s coal embargo mean for North Korea’s economy?

What will Beijing’s coal embargo mean for North Korea’s economy?

Experts weigh on the possible consequences for the DPRK's trade, coal industry and economic future

What will Beijing’s coal embargo mean for North Korea’s economy?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 21, 2017
With China and North Korea drifting apart, will Russia step in?

With China and North Korea drifting apart, will Russia step in?

Despite shared interests, Moscow would be wise to keep Pyongyang at arm's length

With China and North Korea drifting apart, will Russia step in?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 20, 2017
China’s suspension of DPRK coal imports: Why it happened, what it means
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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

China’s suspension of DPRK coal imports: Why it happened, what it means
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb February 20, 2017
Why is North Korea so quiet on the comfort women issue?

Why is North Korea so quiet on the comfort women issue?

Pyongyang has its own skeletons in its closet when it comes to abductions

Why is North Korea so quiet on the comfort women issue?
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy February 20, 2017