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.
In light of recent terrorist incidents that have spread across the globe, South Koreans have voiced concerns about global terrorism possibly reaching their shores.
North Korea’s diplomatic track record and recent provocations may jeopardize their participation in the 2018 Games.
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.
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.
What does sports mean in daily life of North Korea?
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.
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.
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.
Have the Chinese implemented, either wholly or partially, the sanctions outlined in UNSCR 2270? There are many metrics and litmus tests by which we can attempt to find an answer.