Gabriela Bernal
Biography
Publications
Dr Gabriela Bernal is a North Korea analyst based in Seoul, South Korea, with a PhD from the University of North Korean Studies. Her writing and analyses have appeared in Nikkei Asia, Chatham House, Korea Herald, BBC, NK News, Asia Times, East Asia Forum, and more.
Why getting Pyongyang back to the negotiating table will be harder in Trump’s second term
The North Korea of 2025 is in a vastly different position to where it found itself in 2017.
North Korea and its middle power friends
The latest Asia Power Index has Pyongyang pegged as Moscow’s best buddy…for now.
Pariah states and the Olympic Games
With the Paris Games only weeks away, the controversy around athletes from “rogue” countries is set to intensify.
Trouble together: How North Korea sees its growing interests with Iran
Global isolation is building ties that bind. Better to engage and take away the incentive.
Can South Korea become a global pivotal state?
With non-permanent member status on the UN Security Council, Seoul has a long list of goals to help make its mark.
Open and shut: North Korea sends a message with its embassy network
Pyongyang is matching resources to its priorities.
The extra bad news behind the latest Korean break-down
Suspending the 2018 inter-Korean military accord not only fuels mistrust but shows neither side is looking for an off-ramp.
The Fix: An evolving Saudi Arabia
Your weekly Interpreter feature about issues, resources or helpful distractions that might otherwise be missed.
North Korea undeterred – to Putin’s pleasure
Kim Jong-un sent a message in his summit with Vladimir Putin, not only about military cooperation but also regime survival.
