Kim Jong-un

The COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-led economic sanctions have pushed the North toward an economic catastrophe.

Pyongyang and Washington have shown different interpretations of Kim Jong Un’s latest remarks about possible talks with the Biden administration.

At a time of stalemate, the Suga administration seems unwilling to take the initiative.

Signs are emerging of a resumption of a diplomatic activity by Kim Jong Un.

How does North Korea keep fueling its military and other needs?

After U.S. diplomats visited Seoul and Tokyo to discuss North Korea issues, Beijing and Pyongyang highlighted their partnership.

By focusing exclusively on the traditional hard power implications of North Korea’s missile systems, analysts are missing much of Pyongyang’s strategy.

The five-year economic plan laid out at the Party Congress is no course correction for the country.

In a press conference on Monday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his wish to resume talks with North Korea – including hosting Kim Jong Un in Seoul.

The parade, which included a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, closed out the eight-day Workers' Party congress.

North Korea set an assertive tone for 2021 through its Party Congress.