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Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap

Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive

Martin WeiserMartin WeiserJune 11, 2025
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ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

North Korea opens another luxury mall with bootleg Ikea and Starbucks copycat

Signs point to likely Japanese investment in newest Pyongyang shopping center for well-off in ‘communist’ DPRK

North Korea opens another luxury mall with bootleg Ikea and Starbucks copycat
Analysis

High rollers: How North Korea could exploit casinos to finance nuclear weapons

With gaps in regulation and oversight, global casino industry offers Pyongyang potential pathways for sanctions evasion

High rollers: How North Korea could exploit casinos to finance nuclear weapons
Analysis

North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade

Naval destroyer arrived in Rason on east coast on Sunday as Kim Jong Un’s 'late June' deadline looms

North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade
State Media Review

North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report

An in-depth analysis of criticism of sanctions watchdog, children’s day events and parents pushing their kids to labor

North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report
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USFK confirms stance on strategic flexibility, suggests U.S. troops in Korea already deterring China

USFK confirms stance on strategic flexibility, suggests U.S. troops in Korea already deterring China

United States Forces Korea (USFK) has officially confirmed its stance on strategic flexibility, stating that ...

Jun 12, 2025
Lee vows to swiftly restore dialogue channels with North

Lee vows to swiftly restore dialogue channels with North

President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday vowed to pursue a swift restoration of dialogue channels with ...

Jun 12, 2025
Seoul to repatriate 4 North Korean nationals found adrift in East Sea

Seoul to repatriate 4 North Korean nationals found adrift in East Sea

South Korea will work to repatriate four North Korean nationals who were rescued while adrift ...

Jun 12, 2025
Steve Bannon says South Korea must choose: US or China

Steve Bannon says South Korea must choose: US or China

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to U.S. President Donald Trump and a leading figure ...

Jun 12, 2025
North's new nuclear facility appears to boost HEU production through improved efficiency: U.S. expert

North's new nuclear facility appears to boost HEU production through improved efficiency: U.S. expert

A new nuclear-related facility is under construction in Yongbyon, North Pyongan Province — North Korea’s ...

Jun 12, 2025