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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

How a dispute over POWs has distorted memories of the Korean War
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How a dispute over POWs has distorted memories of the Korean War

US, China and Koreas have conspired to forget conflict, after it morphed from fight over land into one over prisoners

How a dispute over POWs has distorted memories of the Korean War
David Cheng Chang
David Cheng Chang June 15, 2023
One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms
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One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms

Reports suggest regional banks have more power than ever, even as state reigns in market mechanisms on national level

One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 13, 2023
North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
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North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery

Troop formations show big plans to mark anniversary of end of Korean War and possibly showcase more nuclear weapons

North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
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China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery

Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 9, 2023
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim

Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 8, 2023
Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
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Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK

Pyongyang has pursued economic exchanges with West in past, showing its status as ‘hermit kingdom’ is not inevitable

Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
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North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests

UAV similar in size to US Reaper drone appears on runway at Panghyon Airbase, first visual evidence of active testing

North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2023
Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors

Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors

Criticism underscores divisions in party on North Korea policy as US conservatives jockey for presidential nomination

Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 5, 2023
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
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North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery

Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push

North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
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Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
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