One Piece of a Larger Puzzle: Putting U.S.-ROK Military Exercises in Context
U.S.-ROK military exercises have been a key piece of the American presence on the Korean peninsula for more than half a century.
A Look Back at North Korea’s SLBM Tests
North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test last week displayed a troubling advancement of North Korea’s missile technology. Despite close international attention and outcry, North Korea has made rapid advances in its SLBM capabilities since its first test last year.
Should South Korea be Worried about Global Terrorism?
In light of recent terrorist incidents that have spread across the globe, South Koreans have voiced concerns about global terrorism possibly reaching their shores.
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics: Will North Korea Participate?
North Korea’s diplomatic track record and recent provocations may jeopardize their participation in the 2018 Games.
Five Notable Facts about Thae Yong-Ho
North Korea watchers have been busy for the last few days thanks to the high-profile defection of DPRK’s second-in-command in London, Thae Yong-Ho.
Pyongyang’s Pick: Why North Korea Endorses U.S. Presidential Candidates
Earlier this year North Korea made headlines when a state-run tourism website endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump only a few weeks after the billionaire stated he would speak with Kim Jong-un.
Sports in North Korea
What does sports mean in daily life of North Korea?
The DPRK’s Olympic Dreams
North Korea may be all but cut off from the international community, but that has not stopped the reclusive regime from entering the public spotlight every two years for the Olympic Games.
Counterfeiting: The Other Way North Korea Finances Its Regime
Even though counterfeiting can bring hard currency to the isolated regime, the mass manufacturing of fake notes sponsored by a state is extremely unusual and risky.
New Sanctions Subtract Little from North Korea’s Already Weak Trade
Second quarter trade data recently released by China, and April and May data released by other major trading countries, suggest the March 2 UN sanctions are having little impact so far on North Korea’s economy although they may be making Pyongyang even more dependent on China.