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Kim Jong-un
North Korea "Tested Missile"
Reports North Korea tested a missile hours before Kim Jong-il’s death was announced highlight regional tensions.
What Comes After Kim Jong-il
The reported death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is already leaving people wondering about whether his son, Kim Jong-un, is ready for power.
Kim Jong-il "Is Dead"
North Korean state-run media is reporting that leader Kim Jong-il is dead. What will happen next?
Can North Korea Come in From Cold?
Will North Korea ever abandon its nuclear program? And who is it helping acquire weapons? The Diplomat speaks with leading North Korea analyst Mark Fitzpatrick.
The Real North Korea Threat
The WMD threat from Kim Jong-il’s regime is real. But a bigger threat could come from its conventional forces.
North Korea’s Clumsy Assassins
News last month that an alleged North Korean spy tried to kill an anti-Pyongyang activist is a reminder that Kim Jong-il’s spies are active. But some say the attacks aren’t what they used to be.
Why to Give North Korea Food Aid
Kim Jong-Il’s regime doesn’t make it easy to help his country’s starving population. But in the long run, offering aid is the lesser of two evils.
Kim Jong-un's Homefront
The United States has been occupied and a unified Korea is a superpower. It’s just a game. But how do the Kims see it?
West Wrong on North Korea
Western media likes to suggest growing tension between North Korea and China. The truth is more complicated.
Kim Jong-il China Visit Ends
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been in China for the past week. Did he get everything he wanted?
North Korea Readying New Surprise?
With US attention focused on the Arab World and Pakistan, will Kim Jong-il spring another attention seeking nuclear surprise?
Why North Korea Doesn’t Engage
Pyongyang isn’t interested in genuine talks, Richard Bush tells The Diplomat. Kim Jong-il is likely just stalling while the country perfects a nuclear weapon.