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.
Pyongyang–Moscow ties will outlive the Ukraine conflict
The relationship between Russia and North Korea will be impacted by Washington's stance on Ukraine, but the long-term alliance will remain strong.
How US funding cuts could exacerbate North Korea’s humanitarian crisis
Trump’s obsession with getting the deal and an interest in resuming talks with Kim Jong Un all spell trouble for human rights.
Curaçao: The island comfortable not quite independent
A multicultural melting pot, the former capital of the Netherlands Antilles still makes its own way.
Korean turmoil: What the North thinks looking South
A “main enemy” suffering disarray at home and ridicule from abroad, Pyongyang might suddenly warm to Yoon Suk-yeol…
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.
