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Formerly one of the world’s largest markets for tiger bone, new research sheds light on the current situation in South Korea.
China’s need for allies is driven by its worry about neighbouring North Korea and concern about western dominance.
The South Korean leader seeks to strengthen ties with the US and Japan. But he might be hamstrung by domestic concerns.
Bronwen Dalton and Kyungja Jung explain how North Korean women are driving a new form of grassroots capitalism. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
The two countries watch each other’s policy shifts very carefully and respond accordingly.
A survey shows the impact foreign media is having on North Korea’s residents, despite the government’s harsh crackdown
The Arch of Reunification has been destroyed – reversing decades of government policy targeting eventual reunification with the South.
Amid signs of growing domestic disquiet over his repressive regime, North Korea’s leader is trying to deflect scrutiny by upping war rhetoric.
Kim Jong-un is continuing to release statements about a possible military conflict with South Korea.
Through acts of covert resistance, women have been driving change in family relationships, women’s sexuality and reproductive issues, and women’s cultural identities.
North Korea’s succession is secretive and complicated. But it appears that Kim Jong-un’s young daughter is being groomed to take over on her father’s death.
Post-9/11 international cooperation on weapons proliferation is giving way to a fractured regime dominated by ideology.
Both North Korea and Russia are highly equipped cyber nations, this deal has the potential for them to share technology.
Russia can offer advanced military and satellite technology know-how to the North – as well as the promise of a future economic partner.
A selection of the best of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
Russia is not only looking for much-needed ammunition, it is trying to counter Western influence wherever it can.
Despite the UN sanctions against North Korea, Russia is apparently trading weapons and technology which could help Pyongyang’s missile programme.
President Biden has an opportunity to show himself as a global leader who can bring historically antagonistic U.S. allies together.
After three years of isolation under a strict COVID lockdown, North Korea could face another terrible famine.
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Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Department of Politics and Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Reader in International Relations, Aston University
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Tony Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Professor of International Relations and Security, University of Bradford
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Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of International Relations at La Trobe University., La Trobe University
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Reader in Asia Pacific Studies, Co-Director of the International Institute of Korean Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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Migration & Social Inclusion Researcher, University of Sheffield
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Professor in Korean Studies, Tufts University
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