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October 11, 2024

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Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
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Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea

While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor

Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 19, 2024
With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
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With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions

North Korea has abandoned bottom-up approach, but new top-down strategy is likely dependent on arms sales to Russia

With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2024
Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers
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Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers

DPRK secrecy has bred taxonomic confusion, with different researchers using different names for even same threat groups

Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
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Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show

NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training

Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
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Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US

Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 13, 2024
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant

Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests

North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas

Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas

Footage of forced confessions reveals focus on women and youth, along with push to shame family members of accused

Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 10, 2024
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
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North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights

NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover

North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2024