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Understanding North Korea's Secret Abduction Project
By Jack Hands
This week's episode delves into North Korea's practice of abducting foreign citizens.
Why South Koreans Voted for Change
By Thomas Kalinowski
While voters in South Korea may have shifted to the left, the political spectrum moved to the right.
13 North Koreans Defect from Overseas Restaurant
By Catherine Putz
A rare mass defection may hint at an uptick in defection.
US Defense Secretary on THAAD in South Korea: 'It's Going to Happen'
By Ankit Panda
Speaking before a trip to Asia on Friday, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter remarked that THAAD would come to South Korea.
South Korea Launches New Stealth Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy’s seventh diesel-electric air-independent propulsion submarine was launched this week.
Could Koreans Lead a Future Generation of Private Military Firms?
By Robert Farley
Where would North Korea's soldiers go after a hypothetical reunification on the Korean peninsula?
On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Obama, Park, and Abe emphasized their common position on North Korea's recent nuclear provocations.
South Korea Launches First Indonesian Stealth Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following last week’s launch, the attack submarine will undergo extensive sea trials off the South Korean coast.
Nukes for South Korea and Japan? Donald Trump Sees No Problem
By Ankit Panda
Under President Trump, South Korea and Japan would need to go shopping for their own nuclear umbrellas.
South Korea Unveils New Elite Unit of Marines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The unit’s main task is to carry out special operations inside North Korea in the event of war.
Is China Finally Fed Up With Kim Jong-un’s North Korea?
By Theresa Lou
What explains Beijing’s acquiescence to unprecedented sanctions at the UN Security Council?
How Do You Deal With North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss North Korea's recent satellite launch and the ensuing diplomatic fallout.