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North Korea
Understanding North Korea's Behavior
By Yong Kwon
The Diplomat's Yong Kwon speaks to Steven Denney of SinoNK.
Why North Korea Is Courting ASEAN
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has surprisingly robust relationships with a number of Southeast Asian nations.
North Korea Calls US ‘Mentally Retarded Patient’
By Zachary Keck
A senior North Korean official at the United Nations says the U.S. reminds Pyongyang of a "mentally retarded patient."
High Heels Are All the Rage in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-Un's wife, Ri Sol-Ju, has made high heels the new fashion trend for North Korean women.
Aegis, Missile Defense and the US Pivot
By Robert Holzer & Scott Truver
The U.S. Navy’s Aegis Weapon System is the lynchpin for regional missile defense in Asia.
North Korea's Middle East Pivot
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has a long history of funneling weapons to Palestinian and other Middle Eastern militant groups.
China, South Korea Establish Military Hotline
By Ankit Panda
High-level defense officials met in Beijing to establish a hotline and discuss Japan's collective self-defense.
Information: The Bane of the North Korean Regime
By Zachary Przystup
It is time to turn up the volume on North Korea’s quiet revolution.
North Korea’s Asymmetric Submarine Doctrine
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
While North Korean submarines may be technologically dated, its access denial strategy can still be effective.
John Kerry: North Korea is 'Quieter' Now
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's 'quietness' tells us little about its intentions or of the success of U.S. diplomacy.
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
By Clint Richards
Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.
How North Korea Selects its Cheering Squad
By Tae-jun Kang
Those hoping to join North Korea's cheering squad in South Korea face stiff competition and extensive surveillance.