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Pyongyang Wants to Be DPRK, Not North Korea

Pyongyang Wants to Be DPRK, Not North Korea

By Mitch Shin
Underneath the belligerence, the reframing by Pyongyang actually opens an opportunity, if Seoul can seize it.

North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad

North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad

By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of sanctions.
How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit 

How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit 

By Seong-Hyon Lee
There are shifting dynamics in North Korea’s diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its relationships with the U.S. and Russia. 

Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin

Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin

By Mitch Shin
North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un sent New Year’s cards to leaders of various countries, including China and Russia.

Following NATO Summit, North Korea Denounces US-South Korea-Japan Joint Military Cooperation

Following NATO Summit, North Korea Denounces US-South Korea-Japan Joint Military Cooperation

By Mitch Shin
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country will beef up its self-defense capabilities against the U.S. and its allies. 

How Pandemic Paranoia Is Driving North Korea’s Strategy

How Pandemic Paranoia Is Driving North Korea’s Strategy

By Riccardo Villa
COVID-19 will continue to be the fundamental factor determining North Korea’s approach to the world.

North Korea: A Decade Under Kim Jong Un

North Korea: A Decade Under Kim Jong Un

By Rachel Minyoung Lee
What has the past decade revealed about Kim’s leadership style and goals for North Korea?
North Korea in a Nutshell

North Korea in a Nutshell

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kongdan Oh.

5 Key Takeaways from North Korea’s Party Congress

5 Key Takeaways from North Korea’s Party Congress

By Gabriela Bernal
North Korea set an assertive tone for 2021 through its Party Congress.

North Korea Party Congress Begins With Kim Jong Un’s Confession of Failure on the Economy

North Korea Party Congress Begins With Kim Jong Un’s Confession of Failure on the Economy

By Mitch Shin
One of the most important events in North Korea started January 5 as Kim conveyed his messages over the quarantine and economy. 

A Guide to North Korea’s Crisis Playbook

A Guide to North Korea’s Crisis Playbook

By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
The current “crisis” in inter-Korean relations follows a similar pattern from Pyongyang.
Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally

Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally

By R. Maxwell Bone
A decades-long relationship continues to flourish, despite increasing pressure from UN sanctions.

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