North Korea

BMI View: North Korea's planned succession of leader Kim Jong Il by his son Kim Jong Un appears to be firmly in motion. However, we continue to believe that even if the younger Kim... 2010-06-29

BMI View: The forthcoming session of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly may give clues as to internal power dynamics relating to Kim Jong Il's succession. Also worth watching... 2010-03-30

BMI View: While it now appears that North Korea was not responsible for the sinking of a South Korean warship on March 26, tensions in the West Sea will linger. This will sour the... 2010-03-29

BMI View: North Korea's currency reforms in December have raised speculation that public anger could lead to unrest. However, we believe the regime has a sufficiently formidable security... 2010-01-06

BMI View: A new summit between the two Koreas, rumoured to be under discussion, would be symbolically important, but we would not expect it to persuade the North to denuclearise.... 2009-10-29

BMI View: Reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has halted preparations for his third son Kim Jong Un to succeed him raise new uncertainties about the country's future leadership.... 2009-10-01

BMI View: North Korea is currently pursuing improved relations with the South and the US, following recent conciliatory gestures by all sides. However, the rapprochement is likely... 2009-09-02