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Is North Korea Returning to a Balanced Diplomacy?

Is North Korea Returning to a Balanced Diplomacy?

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
For North Korea, Russia acts as a counterbalance to China in what appears to be an imitation of the diplomacy of Kim Jong Un’s grandfather.
South Korean Military Intel Official Arrested for Allegedly Leaking Secrets, Reportedly on Spies

South Korean Military Intel Official Arrested for Allegedly Leaking Secrets, Reportedly on Spies

By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korean media reported the employee gave a Chinese national thousands of confidential documents, including information about South Korean spies operating abroad.

Does Kim Jong Un Really ‘Not Care’ About the US Election?

Does Kim Jong Un Really ‘Not Care’ About the US Election?

By Taehee Lee
Whatever Pyongyang says officially, the U.S. presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will have big implications for North Korea.

South Korea’s 2-Term Presidency Debate: A Double-Edged Sword for Democratic Reform

South Korea’s 2-Term Presidency Debate: A Double-Edged Sword for Democratic Reform

By Jinwan Park
The idea of a two-term presidency has found resonance across the political spectrum. What would it mean for South Korean democracy?

North Korea’s Market Dilemma: Balancing Control and Revenue Generation

North Korea’s Market Dilemma: Balancing Control and Revenue Generation

By Lee Sang Yong
While markets remain regulated to varying degrees across regions, authorities appear focused on stimulating rather than shutting them down, likely as a means to raise funds.
The Collateral Victims of Kim Jong Un’s About-Face on Korean Unification

The Collateral Victims of Kim Jong Un’s About-Face on Korean Unification

By Meredith Shaw
The rejection of unification marked a massive paradigm shift for the North Korean state and its sympathizers – including Japan’s pro-North Korean community.

Han Dong-hoon Elected Leader of South Korea’s Conservatives After Tumultuous Party Convention

Han Dong-hoon Elected Leader of South Korea’s Conservatives After Tumultuous Party Convention

By Kyle Pope and Simon Voget
As the new People Power Party leader, Han’s dynamic with President Yoon will shape the fortunes of both president and party.
Belarus’ Foreign Minister Will Visit North Korea for Possible Talks on Russia Cooperation

Belarus’ Foreign Minister Will Visit North Korea for Possible Talks on Russia Cooperation

By Hyung-jin Kim
Maxim Ryzhenkov’s meeting with North Korean officials will likely center on establishing trilateral North Korea-Belarus-Russia partnerships.

South Korea in the Maelstrom: East Asia’s Geopolitical Upheaval Brings Danger

South Korea in the Maelstrom: East Asia’s Geopolitical Upheaval Brings Danger

By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
“With Kim now emboldened, the prospect of unconventional acts like terrorist attacks on South Korean infrastructure and civilians is a real possibility,” says Dr. Cho Sung-min.

Who Is Han Dong-hoon?

Who Is Han Dong-hoon?

By Eunwoo Lee
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is riven by internal conflict in the lead up to its national convention, where Han seeks to return as party chief.

South Korea to Deploy Laser Weapons to Intercept North Korean Drones

South Korea to Deploy Laser Weapons to Intercept North Korean Drones

By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration said that it will deploy at least one anti-air laser weapons system called "Block-I" by the end of this year and more in coming years.
The Great Korean Garbage War

The Great Korean Garbage War

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
North Korea responds to a long-standing South Korean provocation.

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