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Israel and the Two Koreas: Pragmatism Prevails
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Guy Podoler.
South Korea’s Changing Position on Kim Jong Un’s Daughter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
There is little hard evidence to back up Seoul’s assertions about her status.
The Worrying Nuclearization of Northeast Asia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Despite tensions, the region has been free of state conflict for decades, but a realignment of the security architecture puts that hard-won peace at risk.
The IOC Should Help Protect North Korean Athletes Returning From the Paris Olympics
By Robbie Newton
Returning athletes have reportedly faced “ideological evaluations” and potential punishment for actions that their government views with suspicion.
North Korea Gives Glimpse Into a Secretive Uranium-Enrichment Facility as Kim Pushes for More Nukes
By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
State media released images of leader Kim Jong Un visiting the Nuclear Weapons Institute and an unnamed facility producing weapons-grade nuclear materials.
North Korea’s Naval Ambitions: A Strategic Shift
By Jihoon Yu
Historically, North Korea has focused primarily on developing land-based military strength. However, several factors are driving Pyongyang to enhance its naval power.
Why Did North Korea Register – and Deregister – 13 Submarines With the IMO?
By Jihoon Yu
Assessing the strategic intentions and regional security implications of Pyongyang's puzzling decision.
North Korea Expands Media Ban to Include Chinese Films
By Chelsea Toczauer
The shift to put Chinese media on the blacklist is another signal of strained China-North Korea relations.
Kim Jong Un Abandoned Unification. What Do North Koreans Think?
By Kwangbaek Lee and Rose Adams
In North Korea, unification has been erased from monuments and textbooks, but not from hearts and minds.
North Korea Shows New Drone Attacking a Target as South Korea, US Hold Large Military Exercises
By Kim Tong-hyung
The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday’s test involved various types of drones built to fly different ranges to attack enemy targets on land and sea.
NATO’s Role in a Korean Contingency: Strategic Implications and Challenges
By Jihoon Yu
Involvement in a Korean contingency would mark a significant shift in NATO’s role and responsibilities.
The Significance and Implications of North Korea’s Garbage Balloon Tactics
By Jihoon Yu
The act of sending waste-filled balloons is not just a symbolic gesture; it is a reminder of North Korea’s capacity for unconventional and asymmetric warfare.