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North Korea's New Nuclear Boast

North Korea unveils a surprisingly advanced uranium enrichment plant. Will China help rein in its neighbour?

Getting Ready for Kim Jong-un

Getting Ready for Kim Jong-un

The Diplomat speaks with Korea analyst Scott Snyder about the North Korean leadership succession and what to expect under a Kim Jong Un regime.

Stepping Up Over N. Korea and WMD

Stepping Up Over N. Korea and WMD

Seoul’s move to fully join the Proliferation Security Initiative is welcome. But it’s China that really needs to be on board.

Coming Out for Jong-un

The military parade attended by Kim Jong-un was another indication of who China will be working with next.

A North Korea Expo Exclusive

A North Korea Expo Exclusive

One mysterious event done and another big one on its way- the DPRK has been kept busy.

Kim Jong-il’s Slush Fund Woes?

Kim Jong-il’s Slush Fund Woes?

By Bryan Kay
Bureau 39 has been dubbed Kim’s own slush fund. A chain of eateries offers a glimpse into how the North Korean body makes cash.

A Chinese Summer, Revisited

A Chinese Summer, Revisited

Kim, cars, Gates and the South China Sea—its been a busy summer for China watchers.

Korea After Kim Has Gone

Korea After Kim Has Gone

Kim Jong-il’s youngest son is favourite to succeed him. But his prospects once installed are bleak—unless China steps in.

What Next With North Korea?

What Next With North Korea?

And will Kim’s successors play his brinkmanship games? The Diplomat asks Asia analyst Adam Ward at the Shangri-la Dialogue.

Get Ready for DPRK Collapse

Get Ready for DPRK Collapse

The Six-Party Talks are looking hopeless, says Minxin Pei. It’s time for policymakers to start planning for the worst. Now.

China Prefers Devil It Knows

Chinese policymakers are looking for a change of behavior in North Korea, not in its regime, argues Richard Weitz.

China Will Get Democracy

China Will Get Democracy

Expect it by 2030, says Chatham House senior fellow Kerry Brown. But in the short-term, things might get a little rough.

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