How War Memorialization Legitimizes the Russia-DPRK Alliance and Strengthens Kim Jong Un’s Legitimacy
The first road bridge linking Russia and North Korea across the Tumen River opened in September …
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Evil geniuses, stumbling fools, or something in between, we will attempt to divine the real motives behind Pyongyang’s foreign policy moves.
Quick Take: Kim Jong Un’s Unusual Dandong Trip to Mark CPV Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s same-day visit to Dandong, China, on October 24 to mark the …
North Korea’s Unfinished Diaspora Diplomacy in Central Asia
During his September 2026 state visit to South Korea, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart …
Closer to China and Russia, Firm on Nuclear Status
This article is from the sixth edition (July–September 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, …