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Kim Jong-un
Why North Korea Is Likely Planning a Satellite Launch in 2018
By Ankit Panda
It's certainly looking like Kim Jong-un may look to launch a new satellite or two in 2018.
The Case for Peace in Korea
By Patrick Monaghan
Capabilities matter, but intentions matter more.
The Risk of Kim Jong-un's New Year's Day Olive Branch
By Ankit Panda
North Korea aims to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies, with the goal of breaking the alliance.
When a North Korean Missile Accidentally Hit a North Korean City
By Ankit Panda and Dave Schmerler
Early last year, a North Korean IRBM crashed in a populated area. What does that tell us?
3 Takeaways From Kim Jong-un's 2018 New Year's Address
By Ankit Panda
What's on Kim Jong-un's mind? Nuclear buttons, an Olympics overture, and a call to arms for self-reliance as sanctions bear down.
China's November Customs Data and North Korean Sanctions Enforcement
By Ankit Panda
New Chinese customs data shows no oil exports in November 2017, but how much does that really tell us?
What Would Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mean for Southeast Asia?
By David Hutt
As rumors swirl about Rex Tillerson's potential departure, a look at what one of his replacements might mean for the subregion.
Rex Tillerson Wants Talk With North Korea 'Without Precondition'. So What?
By Ankit Panda
Tillerson simply lacks the credibility to communicate the Trump administration's preferred North Korea policy.
Senior North Korean Official: Nukes Target No Other Country But US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
North Korea continues attempts to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies in East Asia.
China Once Again Urges South Korea to ‘Properly Handle’ THAAD Issue
By Charlotte Gao
Both countries’ foreign ministers met in Beijing, paving the way for the South Korean president’s first visit to China.
South Korean Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing After China Envoy's North Korea Visit
By Charlotte Gao
China’s special envoy just wrapped up his visit to North Korea.
Muddling on With Pyongyang: Trump's South Korea Trip and a Return to Equilibrium
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration makes North Korea an old and stale offer — that'll do for now.