[2024 in Review] North Korea’s Economy: It’s All About Money
Financial issues plagued North Korea in 2024 with efforts to stop hyperinflation and currency debasement suddenly coming unraveled.
The China-North Korea Relationship
China-North Korea relations remain stable to some extent, but they have also weathered perennial strains and an enduring mutual distrust.
The New Administration and North Korea: Can Trump and Kim Pick Up Where They Left Off?
Veteran officials, including former Trump administration officials, anticipate that the president-elect will want to return to negotiations.
Record Number of High-Level UN Meetings Devoted to North Korean Human Rights in 2024
UN institutions have given significant attention to human rights in North Korea throughout the year, and the effort will continue.
Pyongyang’s Dangerous Axis with Moscow
The evidence of a deepening military axis between North Korea and Russia has been mounting in recent days, causing alarm from Kyiv to Seoul.
Pyongyang Worries About the Collapse of Its Won
Difficult economic reforms are needed for North Korea to stabilize its currency.
Barely Afloat: A Depreciating Won Risks Financial Instability for Kim Jong-un
The North Korean won has fallen, which suggests inflation is on the way in North Korea, and marketplace panic could follow.
Number of North Korean Defectors Going to South Korea Remains Low, but They Are Receiving Increased Attention
While defections have decreased, defectors have been elevated within South Korea by an administration intent on emphasizing human rights.
The Need for a Calibrated Response to the North Korea-Russia Summit
South Korea should adopt a calibrated response based on how cooperation between North Korea-Russia develops under the new treaty.
South Korea Heads UN Security Council Discussion on North Korea Human Rights
The roles of North and South Korea at the UNSC meeting highlight the stark differences between the two Korean states at the United Nations.