Andrei Lankov discusses Trump’s history with the Kim regime—and explains how talks between Washington and Pyongyang could produce a deal that slows “the further advancement of North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.” foreignaffairs.com/north-korea/no…

NCNK conveys our gratitude to our members, staff, and all others who played a part in our East Coast Members Meeting. We would like to give special thanks to our esteemed speakers for sharing key insights with our membership and making the meeting such a success!

🇻🇳 How has the diplomatic relationship between #NorthKorea and #Vietnam changed over the years? Learn more at northkoreaintheworld.org!

🗓️August 5 ⏰6:00pm ET Join NCNK and AFSC for a panel discussion on the role of trust in advancing both humanitarian efforts and diplomatic progress between the US and #NorthKorea. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3ITppKK

South Korean NGOs welcome Seoul’s move to allow contact with North Korea cstu.io/a87aa6

"The battle has taken a decisive turn in #NorthKorea's favor and they did not need to do a thing," says NCNK member Martyn Williams of the recent dismantling of the US Agency for Global Media, which supported Voice of America & Radio Free Asia. bit.ly/474eQyv

This August, we celebrate 21 years of NCNK! There is plenty to reflect on after 2+ decades, but it's best said by those who have felt our impact most closely: the members, donors and program participants who make our work possible. Here's what they have to say 👇

📣TONIGHT! Don't forget to register ➡️bit.ly/3ITppKK

"The outlook for the nuclear world today is more troubled than when I looked back at the 50-year commemoration of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings," says NCNK member Siegfried Hecker. "We are in danger of forgetting the horrors of that destruction." Read his full article⬇️

Learn more about #NorthKorea's longstanding relationship with #Laos! Check it out at North Korea in the World ➡️ northkoreaintheworld.org

"Historical precedent and practical considerations offer the CPPCC unique opportunities to...create space for engagement within #NorthKorea's tightly controlled political system," says Knowing North Korea alum Michael Donmoyer. Read in full 38 North ⬇️ bit.ly/4mMq1Rd

With so many myths surrounding the #DPRK's nuclear capabilities, how can we tell fact from fiction? NCNK's Nuclear Analysis Hub can help! This week, follow along with our experts as they challenge common misconceptions and share fresh perspectives on a nuclear #NorthKorea.

Myth, busted!💥 NCNK member Ankit Panda (Ankit Panda), a senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment, challenges the idea that the past is easily forgotten as he outlines the need for major shifts in the US approach to #NorthKorea. ➡️ bit.ly/45uHxUs

Myth, busted!💥 Testing the notion that #Russia is helping grow #NorthKorea’s nuclear arsenal, NK NEWS's Anton Sokolin (Anton Sokolin) instead claims that further advancement poses a threat to Russian interests. ➡️ bit.ly/45sFhgq

📣 Check out northkoreaintheworld.org for the latest on #NorthKorea's diplomatic relations, including this week's update on #DPRK-Hungary!

Myth, busted! 💥 National security consultant Lynn Rusten pushes back against the belief that cooperation between global powers on #NorthKorea is impossible, and argues in favor of a collective effort to tackle the growing nuclear crisis. ➡️bit.ly/45Nki6U

Ending the week with a message of hope, Inst for Science President and NCNK member Dr. David Albright (David Albright) reminds us that a path towards progress is still in reach. ➡️ bit.ly/4fOKin5

Enjoyed talking w/ NPR Anthony Kuhn for his insightful preview of next week's Victory Parade in Beijing & surprise announcement that Kim Jong Un will attend. I'm thinking a lot about historical echoes & hope to write something along those lines... npr.org/2025/08/29/g-s…

In this week's North Korea in the World update, we explore the historical context that has shaped the decades-long #NorthKorea-Iran relationship and how its impact is seen today. Check it out on our website! ➡️ northkoreaintheworld.org

NCNK expresses deep condolences regarding the death of long-time member Dr. Donald S. Zagoria, an American pioneer in the area of engagement with North Korea. His impact and legacy will be felt in the community for many years to come.