Keeping Calm in the Face of North Korean Provocations
North Korea’s provocations raise questions about how South Korea and the U.S. can defend against Pyongyang’s growing military capabilities.
COVID Leads to Decline in Information Available about North Korea
Finding accurate and current information about North Korea has always been difficult, but the pandemic has made the problem more difficult.
South Korea Re-engages on North Korean Human Rights in the United Nations; UN Special Rapporteur Makes First Report
As South Korea re-engages on the issue of human rights in North Korea at the United Nations, the new UN Special Rapporteur debuts.
What to Expect after North Korea’s Seventh Nuclear Test
The Korean Peninsula is in a pattern of tit-for-tat provocation, but what should we expect if North Korea conducts a 7th nuclear test?
While North Korea Tests, South Korea And Japan Walk A Narrow Bridge To Restore Relations
Ironically, the most immediate impact of North Korea’s relentless missile testing, has been to draw Japan and South Korea closer together.
The Enduring Consequences of South Korea’s National Security Law
At the end of July, the Yoon government announced its intention to relax South Korea’s prohibition on North Korea media.
Six Months into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine— What is the Impact for North Korea?
Loyal friends, such as Kim Jong-un, will be rewarded by the Russians, particularly as the number of such friends of Russia have declined.
The Failed UN Security Council Resolution on North Korea
With Russia and China openly joined in protecting North Korea politically in the UN Security Council, the future is pretty clear.
United Nations Appoints Peruvian Scholar Elizabeth Salmón Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in North Korea
UN Human Rights Council appoints Peruvian scholar as Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea.
Few Options to Help with North Korea’s COVID Outbreak
Despite these regular reports in North Korean state media about its COVID outbreak, Pyongyang has shown little interest in international aid.