Articles - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea

North Korea Taps India for Smartphones

Martyn Williams

Jul 17, 2026

Domestic Affairs

North Korean smartphone brand Phurunhanal Electronics appears to have sourced one of its latest …

Is North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad?

Vann H. Van Diepen

Jul 16, 2026

WMD

Cold War strategic culture has emphasized the importance of having a “triad” of …

More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea

Martyn Williams

Jul 15, 2026

Domestic Affairs, Human Security, NK Briefing

This article is from the fifth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North …

North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall

Jinwook Nam

Jul 15, 2026

Economy, NK Briefing

This article is from the fifth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North …