Gabriela Bernal is a North Korea specialist, freelance journalist, and PhD candidate at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, South Korea. Her analysis has been featured in Nikkei Asia, The Diplomat, Voice of America, The South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, The Korea Times, Responsible Statecraft, and more. Gabriela holds a double Master's degree from Sciences Po Paris and King's College London in human rights and international peace and security, respectively.