North Korea
South Korean nationalism prevents unity against North
Engagement with Pyongyang and Tokyo runs into contentious domestic politics in Seoul
South KoreaSeoul will seek talks with North despite skirmishes
Despite cross-border shooting, Seoul has not yet lost hope of new dialogue with Pyongyang
North KoreaInter-Korean shelling could cause severe tension
The second exchange of fire within a week further sinks hopes raised by an unprecedented outreach by Pyongyang
North KoreaJapan-US defence reforms will expand Japan's reach
New rules on Japan-US military cooperation are poised to expand Japan's international role
JapanClash at sea need not sink North Korea detente hopes
Exchange of fire between North and South Korean warships has cast doubt on signs of conciliation
North KoreaNorth Korea's top-level visit could bring major shift
An unexpected visit to South Korea by the North's second-most powerful figure reveals serious interest in improving ties
North KoreaKim's absence revives fears of North Korea instability
Disappearance of Kim Jong-un from public view raises the spectre of health or elite infighting
North KoreaThe Koreas' demographic decline creates serious risks
South Korea's demographic problems may be even more serious than Japan's -- and it is ill-prepared to respond
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