Domestic politics are a more natural explanations for Pyongyang's political moves, like the recently announced amnesty.

Beyond denuclearization, making North Korea a 'normal state' should be the end goal.

North Korea has long played the enemy for Japanese domestic political purposes. If peace comes, that will have to change.

With the June 12 summit in Singapore cancelled, what lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?

Japan's singular focus on the abductee issue is marginalizing Tokyo in the current round of North Korea diplomacy.

Amid a flurry of Korea-centered diplomacy, Xi and Kim make sure they are still on the same page.

Wednesday’s trilateral summit will add momentum to — and raise the stakes for — the upcoming Trump-Kim meeting.

Much of what we saw at the Panmunjom summit has happened before.

A professor from Korea University sought to “convey the perspectives from Pyongyang” in a Tokyo press conference.

The answer is actually simple, if you've been paying attention.

Despite thawing tensions, Japan remains reluctant to forge ties with North Korea.

How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.

A close reading of North Korean intent ahead of a proposed Trump-Kim summit.

What does the North Korean government want its citizens to think about recent diplomatic efforts?

Thinking China could be left out of talks with North Korea was nothing more than a pipe dream.

Beijing and Pyongyang signal a return to a the sort of close relationship enjoyed under previous leaders.