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Kim Jong-un
The Foolishness of Strategic Decapitation in North Korea
By Sebastian J. Bae
Plans to 'solve' the Korea issue by taking out key leaders are tragically oversimplified.
Former North Korea Diplomat Begins New Life as Regime Critic
By John Power
Thae Yong-ho, once one of North Korea's highest-ranking diplomats, pledges to devote his life to reunification.
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.
North Korea Could Be Preparing For Another West Coast Musudan Test
By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang is likely gearing up for another Musudan test launch -- possibly its ninth this year.
Facing the Realities of the North Korean Non-Strategy
By Travis Lindsay
Sanctions have not and will not stop the North Korean nuclear program. It is time to rethink U.S. strategy.
North Korean ‘Purge’ May Not Be So Serious
By John Power
Details of a recent 'purge' suggest a temporary demotion rather than permanent removal from power of a senior official.
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.
What Happens If North Korea Collapses?
By Phil W. Reynolds
If Kim Jong-un's regime collapses, how will China, the U.S., and South Korea react?
North Korean Executions: Don't Believe Everything You Read
By John Power
Reports of executions and purges -- including the latest rumors -- should be taken with a grain of salt.
North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin
By Ankit Panda
The missile landed in the Sea of Japan and flew 300 kilometers, according to U.S. Strategic Command.
The One Place in Asia China Would Embrace More US Involvement
By Kerry Brown
Beijing would welcome more engagement between the U.S. and North Korea -- and Washington should consider it.
North Korean Diplomat’s Defection Raises Questions About Regime’s Control
By John Power
Thae Yong-ho, Pyongyang’s deputy ambassador to the U.K. said he is "sick and tired" of the Kim regime.