North Korea Archives

North Korea’s Chemical and Biological Weapons

North Korea started developing its chemical weapons in 1947 as the Korean People’s Army addressed the theory of chemical weapons operational doctrines. In 1954 the army reportedly established regular chemical… Continue reading North Korea’s Chemical and Biological Weapons

Donald Trump and North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programme

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

North Korea and the Ongoing Political Turmoil in South Korea

The ongoing political crisis in South Korea has helped Pyongyang demean the South Korean democratic system.

Drone Production in South and North Korea

The interest in the production and export of drones from both South and North Korea in the wake of the Russia–Ukraine war may increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula, going forward.

Russia-Ukraine War: South and North Korea’s Weapons Exports

The Russia-Ukraine War since 2022 has helped both South and North Korea’s weapons exports.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
October 28, 2024
Issue Brief

The Geopolitics of North Korea’s Juche Ideology under Kim Jong-un

Despite the recent devastating floods in North Korea, the refusal of Pyongyang to accept foreign aid reflects the revival of Juche ideology under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.