A New China-North Korea Test?
How will the increasing impact of public opinion on Chinese foreign policy and the prospect of a third nuclear test impact relations between China and North Korea.
The Asymmetrical Challenges of North Korea’s Air Force
With South Korea taking delivery of 60 next-generation fighter jets in 2016, North Korea’s air force commanders will be hard pressed to maintain an aerial balance of power. However, its aging fleet of aircraft do nonetheless pose some interesting asymmetrical challenges.
North Korea Loses its Place Atop the World’s Most Censured Nation’s Lists
Recently Eritrea became ranked as the world’s leading censor on media, pushing North Korea out of a position long-held. But have things just got worse in Eritrea, or has the DPRK media environment improved somewhat?
Is There a Connection Between North Korean Rhetoric and Action?
Chad O’Carroll looks at North Korea’s recent increase in belligerent rhetoric against South Korea and Lee Myung-bak. Should this week’s threats be dismissed as mere bluster or should South Korea increase its vigilance? A look back at North Korean threat campaign suggests there is strong reason to be cautious.
Korean War Hero Returns Home – After 61 years
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Private Richard Erwin Clapp was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
The Eternally Present and Future Leadership in North Korea
By Nicholas Hamisevicz There was an interesting contrast last week on the Korean peninsula as South Koreans went to the polls to democratically elect members…
Defector in Their Midst: The First North Korean in the National Assembly
A look at the first North Korean defector in the South Korean National Assembly and what he means for unification.
North Korean Workers Party Leadership Chart
North Korea recently held a series of meetings to formalize leadership positions in the new regime. Kim Jong-il was named the Eternal Secretary General, while Kim Jong-un became the party’s First Secretary. Here is an updated Workers Party of Korea leadership chart.
Why North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch is Bad News for Beijing
Why North Korea’s failed missile launch could make life harder for China and lead to a 3rd nuclear test by North Korea.
The Eternal General Secretary Makes Way for Other Political Changes in North Korea
Kim Jong-il is named the Eternal Secretary General and other promotions in North Korea.