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Japan and North Korea Set To Talk

Japan and North Korea Set To Talk

“Based on the principle of settling the unfortunate past and on restoring normal relations.”

What’s Going On In North Korea?

What’s Going On In North Korea?

By Kosuke Takahashi
Changes at the top in Pyongyang? Disney characters on display? Is Kim Jong-un tightening his grip on power? Kosuke Takahashi reports.

Information and North Korea

Information and North Korea

More information is good for North Koreans. But real change will require greater exposure to the outside world.

Don’t Return to Korea Status Quo

Don’t Return to Korea Status Quo

Two decades of engagement have gone nowhere with North Korea. It’s time to take steps to undermine the foundations of the regime itself.

Understanding North Korea

Understanding North Korea

The past month has seen a number of key developments in North Korea. So why isn’t anything clearer?

North Korea: Business as Usual

North Korea: Business as Usual

The Obama administration was right to test the waters with Kim Jong-un’s regime. But it still seems military first.

North Korea Jeopardizes Deal

North Korea Jeopardizes Deal

North Korea’s vow to launch a satellite could jeopardize a food aid deal. But famine isn’t the only problem.

North Korea's Satellite Vow

North Korea's Satellite Vow

North Korea plans to launch a satellite into orbit next month. Would the move scupper its deal with the U.S.?

Can North Korea be Trusted?

Can North Korea be Trusted?

The North Korea deal suggests a gradual shift in policy. But history suggests caution is warranted.

A North Korean Refugee Dilemma

A North Korean Refugee Dilemma

China says they are migrants, and the U.N. refers to them as detained. Either way, fleeing North Koreans could face forced labor or execution if sent back.

The Leap Day Deal’s Mixed Bag

The Leap Day Deal’s Mixed Bag

The deal reached this week between the U.S. and North Korea is a step forward. But North Korea is well aware of the power of its deterrent.

Playing Politics on North Korea

Playing Politics on North Korea

Yesterday’s U.S. deal with North Korea has plenty of people talking. It would be better if some weren’t.

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