Kim Jong Il

The deal between the U.S. and North Korea was a good tactical step. But a strategic approach is needed.

Does the North Korea nuclear deal mark a shift of mood? Korea analyst L. Gordon Flake gives his take.

Did a former newscaster overstep the mark by endorsing health products in a news-style internet ad?

Rumors of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s death were premature. But why did China let such chatter take on a life of its own?

It’s too early to say if Kim Jong-un will continue his father’s military first policies. But it looks that way.

The evidence is clear – mass killing is underway in North Korea, argues Robert Park. The international community can no longer stand idly by.

North Korea is often branded a failed state. But what exactly do people mean, and what is it based on?

Could the U.S. leverage its pop culture influence to secure a breakthrough with Kim Jong-un’s regime?

Kim Jong-nam’s vocal criticism of his brother’s ascension to power in North Korea poses an early challenge to the new leader – and puts China in a tricky position.

The Chinese Communist Party’s placement of regime security over national security interests is typical of autocracies. It’s also very dangerous.

Some view Jang Song-thaek as the likely power behind Kim Jong-un. Could he one day hold higher office?

The time might be ripe for other nations to encourage Chinese-style economic reforms in North Korea. Maybe.