September 27, 2023
Analysis

North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet

Deployment of nuclear arms and a few new ships can’t overcome antiquated technology and decades of poor defense planning

Ryo Hinata-YamaguchiRyo Hinata-YamaguchiSeptember 27, 2023
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Analysis

How North Korea and Russia could build their own crypto ‘shadow economy’

DPRK hackers’ use of Russian exchanges underlines danger of greater cyber cooperation to evade sanctions, experts say

How North Korea and Russia could build their own crypto ‘shadow economy’
Analysis

North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites

Activity visible at Sohae spaceport suggests DPRK will carry out third spy satellite launch as planned in October

North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites
Analysis

Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia

Experts say Beijing welcomes cooperation that increases North Korean stability, but also doesn’t want to provoke US

Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia
Analysis

State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural

An in-depth analysis of hagiographic artwork, new documentary on Kim’s Russia trip and legal changes to fix food issues

State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural
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Korea breezes to five sailing medals at Games in Ningbo

Korea breezes to five sailing medals at Games in Ningbo

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Finalization of the Korean Peninsula

Finalization of the Korean Peninsula

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Decision to abandon hope

Decision to abandon hope

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South Korea Holds Military Parade Through Central Seoul for 75th Armed Forces Day

South Korea Holds Military Parade Through Central Seoul for 75th Armed Forces Day

The South Korean military showcased an array of domestically produced advanced weaponry in a rare, ...

Sep 27, 2023
Bolstering the 70-year alliance further (KOR)

Bolstering the 70-year alliance further (KOR)

Oct. 1 marks the 70th year of the South Korea-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty. After President ...

Sep 27, 2023