How did the North Korean regime pull off its second leader succession? Edward Goldring and Peter Ward address this topic by analyzing how Kim Jong Il manipulated elites through invitations to public leadership events. ... | Read More

Despite expectations (and hopes) that Kim Jong Un may implement social and economic reforms, the new leader has actually tightened the screws under a campaign against "anti-social behavior." Read Dr. Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein's paper on the origins and dynamics of Kim Jong Un's crackdown as well as the risks it carries for the regime. ... | Read More

The National Committee on North Korea would like to express deep thanks to the featured speakers of our Members Meeting. ... | Read More

The National Committee on North Korea (NCNK) is pleased to announce the newest cohort of our membership. ... | Read More

Join NCNK for a discussion on North Korea's economy as a result of the ongoing COVID lockdown. ... | Read More

New paper on how to analyze North Korea's public messaging by Rachel Minyoung Lee as part of an NCNK-Wilson Center project. ... | Read More

New paper on the changing role of entrepreneurs in North Korea by Dr. Darcie Draudt as part of an NCNK-Wilson Center project. ... | Read More

New paper on North Korea's illicit financial activities in cyberspace by Dr. June Park as part of an NCNK-Wilson Center project. ... | Read More

In new article published on 38 North, NCNK Executive Director Keith Luse responds to a recent Newsweek op-ed on humanitarian assistance to North Korea. ... | Read More