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Kim Jong Il
Place Your Bets: North Korea's Next Provocation
A DPRK statement that a “spark” could set off nuclear war on the Korean peninsula is again raising questions.
Japan and North Korea Set To Talk
“Based on the principle of settling the unfortunate past and on restoring normal relations.”
What’s Going On In North Korea?
By Kosuke Takahashi
Information and North Korea
More information is good for North Koreans. But real change will require greater exposure to the outside world.
Don’t Return to Korea Status Quo
Two decades of engagement have gone nowhere with North Korea. It’s time to take steps to undermine the foundations of the regime itself.
Understanding North Korea
The past month has seen a number of key developments in North Korea. So why isn’t anything clearer?
North Korea: Business as Usual
The Obama administration was right to test the waters with Kim Jong-un’s regime. But it still seems military first.
North Korea Jeopardizes Deal
North Korea’s vow to launch a satellite could jeopardize a food aid deal. But famine isn’t the only problem.
North Korea's Satellite Vow
North Korea plans to launch a satellite into orbit next month. Would the move scupper its deal with the U.S.?
Can North Korea be Trusted?
The North Korea deal suggests a gradual shift in policy. But history suggests caution is warranted.
A North Korean Refugee Dilemma
China says they are migrants, and the U.N. refers to them as detained. Either way, fleeing North Koreans could face forced labor or execution if sent back.
The Leap Day Deal’s Mixed Bag
The deal reached this week between the U.S. and North Korea is a step forward. But North Korea is well aware of the power of its deterrent.