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China Dismisses UN Report on North Korea's Human Rights Violations
By Shannon Tiezzi
As predicted, China has officially come out against a UN report on North Korea's human rights abuses.
Pentagon North Korea Report for 2013: Unimpressive Hardware, Focus on Cyber Attacks
By Ankit Panda
The Pentagon's annual report on the North Korean military is dismissive of its hardware.
Two Faces of North Korea’s Missile Launches
By Hyunmin Kang
Another provocation from Pyongyang, but the words this time around are interesting.
The Long Road Back to the Six Party Talks
By Ankit Panda
The Six Party Talks might be back on the horizon. What will it take to get them going again?
The Significance of the Korean Reunions
By Hyunmin Kang
After decades, families divided by war get to meet. Does it signal more amicable relations?
The Westerners Who Love North Korea
By Johan Nylander
It’s not just Dennis Rodman. North Korea has supporters across the world.
Defector’s Horrifying Drawings of Life in a North Korean Prison Camp Published by UN
By J.T. Quigley
Crimes against humanity depicted in a series of illustrations reminiscent of the Holocaust.
Why the UN Report on North Korea Won't Change Anything
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite a detailed UN report on human rights abuses in North Korea, China will prevent any international response.
North Korea: Implications For Regional Security
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Victor Cha about the stability of the Kim regime, its relations with China, and its nuclear program.
The Perils of Investing in North Korea
By Robert Potter
Large Chinese investors have been disappointed. Smaller traders, however, are busy.
US Special Representative for North Korea Visits Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Glyn Davies is in Asia to discuss the Pyongyang problem with Chinese, South Korean, and Japanese leaders.
North Korea: The Problem with Reconciliation Via Engagement
By Richard Weitz
Engagement does not have a good track record at producing breakthroughs with Pyongyang.