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North Korea
North Korea's 7th Workers' Party Congress Kicks Off: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
Will the Party Congress lead to the announcement of big reform?
When George HW Bush Met Zhao Ziyang...
By Ankit Panda
A newly declassified transcript provides insight into a fascinating point in U.S.-China relations.
Understanding North Korea's Secret Abduction Project
By Jack Hands
This week's episode delves into North Korea's practice of abducting foreign citizens.
13 North Koreans Defect from Overseas Restaurant
By Catherine Putz
A rare mass defection may hint at an uptick in defection.
South Korea Launches New Stealth Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy’s seventh diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarine was launched this week.
Could Koreans Lead a Future Generation of Private Military Firms?
By Robert Farley
Where would North Korea's soldiers go after a hypothetical reunification on the Korean peninsula?
On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Obama, Park, and Abe emphasized their common position on North Korea's recent nuclear provocations.
Byungjin Put to the Test: Is North Korea About to Face Another Major Famine?
By Ankit Panda
Will famine expose the failure of Kim Jong-un's Byungjin policy?
North Korea Propaganda Video Shows Nuclear Strike on Washington DC
By Ankit Panda
Plus, RIMPAC 2016 and China, India-Pakistan spy games, and the China-Indonesia stand-off in the Natunas. Links.
We Need Another Grand Bargain With North Korea
By Jake Mahon
Kim Jong-un doesn’t want nukes to bomb San Francisco. He wants them as bargaining chips.
Sino-US Cooperation Over North Korea Is Now More Important Than Ever
By Franz-Stefan Gady
No matter how distasteful, Beijing and Washington have a vested interest in stable relations with Pyongyang.
What Challenges Face Myanmar’s First Civilian President in 53 Years?
By Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the challenges facing Htin Kyaw, Japan-Philippines ties, and North Korea.