Post-Kim North Korea requires economic reconstruction, not reform—prioritizing restraint, sequencing, and order over speed, growth, and premature openness in the aftermath of collapse.

Justice after the Kim regime depends on holding regime elites accountable through a tiered framework that punishes crimes against humanity, distinguishes culpability from coercion, and enables North Korea to reckon with its past without destabilization.

South Korea’s proposed DMZ law triggered strong opposition from the U.N. Command, raising risks of armistice disputes, alliance friction, and potential exploitation by the Kim regime under the banner of peace.

North Korea’s education cannot be meaningfully reformed in a post-Kim era through secular civic instruction alone, as it is built on Juche—a totalizing belief system that must be de-ideologized. Biblical literacy offers a uniquely powerful tool for cognitive liberation, not by enforcing belief, but by dismantling false claims to moral and existential authority

North Korea’s pre–party congress rocket test and pledge to expand its nuclear deterrent signal that Kim Jong Un is preparing more provocations going forward—not from confidence, but from deepening insecurity, having watched sanctioned regimes like Iran and Venezuela begin to fall under U.S. pressure.

North Koreans expressed amazement at American power after learning of the U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in internal lectures, signaling the incident could have an outsized psychological impact—especially on Pyongyang’s political class.

Despite Seoul’s engagement efforts, the Kim regime continues to label South Korea as its number one enemy because hostility toward the South is essential both to counter the internal threat posed by K-culture and to strategically pressure a conciliatory South Korean government into concessions in the name of peace.

Calls by South Korean progressive groups to suspend U.S.–ROK military exercises reflect a coordinated domestic push—widely seen as aligned with Pyongyang’s strategy—to weaken the alliance under the constraints of U.S. pressure on Seoul.

South Korea’s move to ease imports of North Korean processed foods, coupled with its decision to open public access to North Korea’s state newspaper, points to a broader pattern of policy concessions that risk expanding Pyongyang’s influence and leaving South Korea more vulnerable to North Korean coercion and influence operations.

North Korea’s rapid replacement of Kim Jong Un’s top personal security chiefs signals rising fears of assassination and a deep erosion of loyalty within the regime’s elite amid mounting internal and external pressures. News Summary North Korea has replaced its top military officials responsible for guarding Kim Jong Un, according to South Korea’s unification ministry, with the changes observed during an October 2025 military parade. The replacement comes amid heightened con

North Korea’s estimated $2 billion-plus crypto theft, used to evade sanctions and fund weapons programs, has turned Pyongyang into a “rogue crypto superpower,” pushing Washington toward confrontation as cybercrime becomes central to Kim Jong Un’s survival strategy. News Summary North Korea likely stole over US$2 billion in cryptocurrency last year, using cyber theft and illicit IT worker activities to evade sanctions and fund its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Speak

Xi Jinping’s call for “patience” on North Korea’s nuclear issue is not about a peace effort but about buying time for North Korea to strengthen itself while serving China’s strategic interests. News Summary On January 7, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged “patience” on North Korea’s nuclear issue when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked China to act as a mediator for peace on the Korean Peninsula. However, China’s official statement following the summit made no refere

Kim Ju Ae’s center-stage appearance signals a more prominent role this year as the regime elevates the next generation to ensure its survival amid internal strain and succession uncertainty. News Summary Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of Kim Jong Un, appeared at center stage during her first public visit to the family mausoleum, paying tribute alongside her parents and top officials on New Year’s Day. Her prominent positioning has intensified speculation that she may be being eleva

North Korea’s fierce condemnation of Japan’s record defense budget reflects not just historical propaganda, but deep fear that a more militarily capable Japan—firmly aligned with the United States—could derail Pyongyang’s long-term ambitions on the Korean Peninsula.

While direct U.S. military regime change in North Korea is unlikely due to its proximity to China and Russia, news of Maduro’s capture could rapidly erode the perception of regime invincibility among North Korean elites, military officers, and ordinary citizens.

South Korea’s decision to open public access to Rodong Sinmun marks a significant policy shift that risks exposing the country to North Korea’s long-term information warfare under the guise of peace and engagement. News Summary On December 30, 2025, South Korea eased a decades-long restriction, allowing the public to access North Korea’s ruling party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun , without prior government approval. The paper has been reclassified from a “special publication” to

News Summary According to the 38 North report , North Korea has been modernizing and expanding its Yongbyon nuclear complex throughout 2025, with satellite imagery showing new construction, increased activity at a suspected enrichment site, and upgrades across key facilities. These developments align with Kim Jong Un’s directives for “exponential growth” in weapons-grade material production, supported by continued reactor operations and testing of new nuclear capabilities. Co

News Summary North Korea condemned recent U.S.–South Korea security talks as a deliberate show of hostility and vowed to take more “offensive” measures in response to perceived threats. North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang-chol accused Washington of escalating tensions through joint drills and military deployments, warning that any encroachment on the North’s security would be met with force. Commentary North Korea’s strategy is clear: to pressure Seoul and Washington into

Despite Trump’s willingness to meet Kim Jong Un, Kim cannot risk another fruitless photo opportunity or failed negotiation without a clear guarantee of recognition for his country’s nuclear status.

News Summary President Trump said he would be open to meeting Kim Jong Un during his Asian trip, telling reporters aboard Air Force One. When asked whether he would recognize North Korea as a nuclear state, he replied, “I think they’re sort of a nuclear power… they’ve got a lot of nuclear weapons, I’ll say that.” Commentary As mentioned several times before, we must distinguish between Trump’s diplomatic rhetoric and his actual policy. Trump’s responses to reporters’ questio