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Photos: South Korea shows off military force in response to North’s ICBM test

Photos: South Korea shows off military force in response to North’s ICBM test

Seoul launched missiles and rolled out stealth jets after Pyongyang tested first long-range projectile in over 4 years

Photos: South Korea shows off military force in response to North’s ICBM test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2022
Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
NK PRO

Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims

NK Pro analysis finds state TV aired footage of Hwasong-17 test likely shot on March 16 or before, not March 24

Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
With ICBM launch, North Korea seeks to turn offensive balance in its favor
NK PRO

With ICBM launch, North Korea seeks to turn offensive balance in its favor

Kim Jong Un likely one step closer to operationalizing long-range delivery vehicle for multiple nuclear warheads

With ICBM launch, North Korea seeks to turn offensive balance in its favor
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 25, 2022
A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea

A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea

Albright, who died on Wednesday at 84, met Kim Jong Il in 2000 when better bilateral relations seemed possible

A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 24, 2022
North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
NK PRO

North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region

More launches and another nuclear test are likely as Seoul refocuses on deterrence and containment

North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 24, 2022
North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
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North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery

NK Pro outlines what to expect ahead of future rocket launch, amid no signs of overhaul work at Sohae launching ground

North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 23, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022
North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery
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North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery

Wonsan-Kalma has languished for years and appears low on the DPRK's priority list ahead of April holiday celebrations

North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2022
North Korea’s merry-go-round of officials leads to false alarms about purges
NK PRO

North Korea’s merry-go-round of officials leads to false alarms about purges

Disappearance of top officials led to speculation about executions, only for those officials to return in new roles

North Korea’s merry-go-round of officials leads to false alarms about purges
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser March 21, 2022
What went wrong during North Korea’s failed missile launch this week
NK PRO

What went wrong during North Korea’s failed missile launch this week

Various factors may have caused catastrophic failure, but the DPRK will still learn from test to improve its designs

What went wrong during North Korea’s failed missile launch this week
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 18, 2022