The new year did not start off well for inter-Korean relations.

In recent days there has been increasing speculation that North Korea is preparing to test a long range missile.

With the Iowa Caucuses approaching KEI has gathered comments by the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates on South Korea and North Korea.

Much as in the United States, the National Assembly plays an important role in the process of governance and the result of the 2016 legislative elections have the potential to influence Korea’s future direction as well as its international relations.

From the superhero-esque origin stories of the Kim family to the fantastical inventions they have gifted to the world, here are five of the most outrageous claims from North Korea.

The greatest significance of North Korea's nuclear test and attempt to attend the World Economic Forum is that they highlight either the DPRK’s misunderstanding of or indifference towards the global economy despite overtly stating otherwise.