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The Case for Engaging North Korea
By Joseph Yi, Byeonggeun Heo, and Junbeom Bahk
The best path to long-term stability is encouraging economic reform and growth in the DPRK.
North Korea's Most Important Submarine Base
By Damen Cook
A look into Sinpo and Mayang-do: the keys to North Korea's ongoing search for a ballistic missile submarine.
Crisps and Coffee Shops: North Korea's New Consumerism
By Alek Sigley
The influence of South Korean consumer goods reveals surprising changes in North Korean society.
How to Really Bring Change to North Korea, My Home Country
By Seongmin Lee
Sanctions don't scare Kim Jong-un. The thought of his own people, educated and awakened, does.
Unraveling China-North Korea Relations
By Adam Cathcart
Two events that elucidate North Korea's relationship with China in the aftermath of the fifth nuclear test.
The Soviet Korean Who Ended the Forgotten War
By Victoria Kim
The story of General Nam Il's incredible journey from the Russian Far East to North Korea, via Uzbekistan.
Will Mount Paektu Erupt Again?
By Ivan Lidarev
The Mount Paektu/Changbai dispute has the potential to destabilize an already tense region.
The North Korean Nuclear Test and the US-Japan Alliance
By Admiral Dennis Blair and General Masayuki Hironaka
Time to reassess whether American extended deterrence in East Asia is still strong.
Rethinking North Korean Missile Capabilities
By Nah Liang Tuang
Pyongyang’s missile failures must be seen for what they are – teething issues the Kim regime is determined to overcome.
Why North Korea Can’t Be the Next Cuba
By Sam Cho
The U.S. has had diplomatic breakthroughs with Cuba and Iran. Don’t expect the same for North Korea anytime soon.
Assessing North Korea’s 'Ground Game' with China
By Adam Cathcart
Has something changed about Chinese-North Korean relations behind the scenes?
Why an Iran Deal for North Korea Won’t Happen
By Robert E. Kelly
Tempting though the prospect might be, it is highly unlikely.