The Magnanimous Comrade: Kim Jong-un’s Amnesty
By Greg Scarlatoiu North Korea recently announced a special amnesty to prisoners, the first in over six years, to be issued beginning on February 1,…
12 Things on the Korean Peninsula to Watch for in 2012
A look at the issues to watch for in 2012 on the Korea peninsula.
North Korean Leadership Chart – Abridged
By Luke Herman Updated January 11, 2012. With the passing of Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s leadership transition is being formally put into place. Here is…
India: The Other Emerging Power’s Reaction to Kim Jong Il’s Death
While China is North Korea’s major benefactor, Asia’s other emerging giant has the option of reacting to its interests in the region rather providing the regime support to maintain stability.
Kim Chong-un and Pyongyang’s Signaling Campaign
By Ken E. Gause Three sets of messages have emerged from the North Korean media in the days since Kim Chong-il’s death on December 17….
Unity Under Songun: A Look Into North Korea’s New Year’s Editorial
By Sarah K. Yun North Korea’s 2012 New Year Editorial had a few highlights with ample unsharpened messages. The overall objective was to emphasize strength…
The Year in Review: The Korean Peninsula in 2011
By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new…
What to Make of Kim Jong-il’s Funeral?
By Chad 0’Carroll Hundreds of thousands of mourning North Koreans lined the bitterly cold streets of Pyongyang today to say goodbye to their leader, Kim…
North Korea Post-Kim: A Continuing Need for Strategy
By Michael J. Mazarr The most significant thing about the dramatic change in North Korea is how little has changed. Kim Jong-il has died, inaugurating…
Decision-making in a Post-Kim Chong-il North Korea
By Ken Gause The death of Kim Chong-il does not only mean a transition in leadership as can be seen with the apparent coronation of…