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North Korea nuclear program
North Korea’s March to Nuclear Relevance
By Zach Przystup
With North Korea’s growing nuclear threat, the tired policy of “strategic patience” needs to be put to bed.
Will South Korea Have to Bomb the North, Eventually?
By Robert E. Kelly
As North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal, will Seoul have to consider targeting missile sites at some point?
Taking US-China Relations Global
By Shannon Tiezzi
At a meeting in New York, Susan Rice and Yang Jiechi discussed cooperation on a global scale.
When Will North Korea Conduct Its Next Nuclear Test?
By Tae-jun Kang
Analysts speculate North Korea could conduct a test as soon as May -- or not at all.
Report: North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Could Grow Tenfold by 2020
By Shannon Tiezzi
Research from the US-Korea Institute and NDU warns North Korea's nuclear and missile programs are developing rapidly.
Henry Kissinger and the China-North Korea Reality
By Joseph A. Bosco
In his latest book, Kissinger offers another explanation of China’s position on North Korea. It is still unsatisfying.
China Urges US to Accept North Korea’s ‘Olive Branch’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing wants Washington to seriously consider recent peace overtures from North Korea.
2014: A Year in North Korean Security
By Francisco Galamas
A look at Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs over the past 12 months, and the region’s response.
Does China Need to Abandon North Korea?
By Jin Kai
China may not need to “abandon” North Korea, just as China never truly “had” North Korea.
North Korea’s Charm Offensive: New Cards, Same Player
By Paul Haenle and Anne Sherman
China's tougher stance towards North Korea may be driving Pyongyang's current wave of outreach.
Kerry: Return to Six Party Talks Possible 'in the Next Weeks, Months'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Secretary of State John Kerry said the U.S.still wants concrete commitments from Pyongyang before talks resume.
The US-DPRK Hostage Stalemate
By Scott A. Synder
What implications could North Korea's holding of three Americans have on U.S. policy?