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Drones Over Pyongyang? North Korea’s Official Narrative Meets Internal Skepticism
By Seulkee Jang
Officials question the delayed response and foreign ministry involvement in the alleged drone incidents.
North Korea Steps up Its Hostile Moves Against South Korea
By Mitch Shin
With road demolitions and direct threats, North Korea has further cemented its belligerent stance toward the South.
North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program Could Seriously Complicate a Future US War Effort
By A. B. Abrams
As Pyongyang reportedly begins construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine, the question is whether it will be a strategic ballistic missile sub or a more conventional attack sub.
North Korea: The Overlooked Challenge for the Next US President
By Darcie Draudt-Véjares
The North Korea challenge represents some of the world’s biggest military, technological, and economic struggles today. Yet it receives very little attention from the candidates.
Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’
By Andréa Worden and Rana Siu Inboden
Despite its name, this group, which includes many of the world's most repressive regimes, is actually a coalition to undermine U.N. principles.
The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Those Koreans resident in Japan who support North Korea face a serious new challenge.
Japan’s New Prime Minister and the North Korean Abduction Issue
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can Ishiba manage a new approach to a long-standing issue?
China’s Balancing Act With the ‘Axis of Upheaval’
By François Godement
There’s an obvious anti-U.S. bent to China’s ties with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, but Beijing must tread carefully lest it be pulled deeper into conflict than it is willing to go.
The Risks of North Korean Provocations in the West Sea
By Jihoon Yu
The West Sea’s strategic and economic significance for both Koreas increases the likelihood of future provocations.
Tourists and Diplomats Come Back to North Korea: A Chance for Renewed Engagement
By Elena Guido
North Korea’s near-simultaneous reopening to tourism and to Western diplomats after five years of isolation signals a dramatic shift in the country’s approach to international engagement.
Rice Prices in North Korea Surge to New Highs in September
By Seulkee Jang
Reduced domestic production and imports are leading to scarce market supplies, driving up North Korean food prices.
Israel and the Two Koreas: Pragmatism Prevails
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Guy Podoler.