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North Korea
America’s Air-Sea Battle Plan in Korea
By Zachary Keck
The U.S. military will adopt ASB as its new warfighting plan in Korea, according to a U.S. military official.
North Korea Downsizes Political Prisoners
By Tae-jun Kang
A new report suggests that the number of political prisoners in North Korea has declined since 2009.
Can North Korea's Economy Endure China’s Slowdown?
By Yong Kwon
Pyongyang’s economy has quietly grown in recent years. China’s economic rebalance promises to reverse this trend.
Who Sold North Korea a New Anti-Ship Missile?
By Zachary Keck
North Korea’s new Kh-35 anti-ship missile threatens South Korean vessels. Who sold it to Pyongyang?
N. Korea Won’t Cause a Nuclear Domino in Asia (But China Might)
By Zachary Keck
If there is a nuclear arms race in Asia, China's conventional military power will be to blame.
In Asia, Fears of North Korea's Collapse Grow
By Zachary Keck
A number of signs suggest that South Korea and China believe the risk of North Korea’s demise is growing.
South Koreans View North Korea as Cooperative Partner
By Zachary Keck
A new government sponsored survey found that nearly 60 percent of South Koreans view Pyongyang as a cooperative partner.
North Korea Fires Coastal Artillery at South Korean Corvette
By Ankit Panda
North Korea fired coastal artillery towards a South Korean naval ship off the coast of Yeonpyeong Island.
How Japan and North Korea ‘Use’ Each Other
By Zachary Keck
Both North Korean and Japan use each other primarily to posture towards third parties.
Why Did North Korea Apologize for a Building Collapsing?
By Zachary Keck
A 23-story apartment building collapsed in Pyongyang. Why did the North Korean government apologize for it?
North Korea Fields New Helicopter-Carrying Frigates
By Zachary Keck
The two new vessels are largest surface combatants constructed by North Korea in 25 years.
Why Did North Korea Build Nukes While South Korea Foreswore Them?
By Zachary Keck
The conventional military balance on the Korean Peninsula best explains North and South Korea’s nuclear trajectories.