When it comes to dictatorships, it's better the devil you know, Alberto Mozqueira writes.

It isn’t the first time, and it probably won’t be the last, writes Albere Mozqueira

While this year’s US – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea diplomacy talks have spurred hopes, there’s little chance North Korea will reduce its arsenals, Amy Shi writes.

With more missile launch tests heating up the weekend, President Trump's tweets about the beauty of Chairman Kim's 'vision' for his country should unnerve, writes Remy Wendel.

North Korea won't give up its nuclear weapons. However, forging a deal will still be vital for all parties, writes Alberto Mozqueira.

South Korea’s response to the enduring foreign policy challenge to its north is neither moonshine nor something to be over the moon about, Chenjun Wang writes.

Japan risks undermining its interests in denuclearisation if it gets carried away with its stance on North Korean abductions, writes Lloyd Rhodes.

North Korea has vowed to take steps towards denuclearisation, but evidence shows we shouldn’t hold our breath. The shortfalls of the summit in June leave much to be discussed at the inter-Korean summit currently being held in Pyongyang, Remy Wendel writes.

The 1986 film rendition of folk-hero Hong Gildong fulfills many purposes, providing not only an entertaining re-telling of a classic Korean tale, but also a reinforcement of the North Korea’s political narratives and broader identity, Hannah Lee writes. 

In a time of renewed tension on the Korean Peninsula, one fact remains unchanged: North Korea has rationality in spades, writes Kate Crompton.