- Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
- North Korea rushed satellite launch after seeing ROK rocket success, Seoul says
- South Korea successfully tests interceptor for countering North Korean missiles
- Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch
State media review: North Korea says ‘no reason’ it can’t meet with Japan
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang’s conditions for talks with Tokyo, rice transplanting and Russian volunteer farm labor
June 1, 2023
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
Experts say Pyongyang is determined to deploy spy satellites and can now build on successes of first attempt
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question
North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
Experts say DPRK likely sought intel rather than to undermine ROK polls, though risks of election meddling are growing
Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
State media did not disclose Politburo meeting to discuss plans for plenum, a sign of major leadership changes in past
‘Total internet outage’ hits North Korea in possible attack, expert says
DPRK websites went down for over an hour on Monday after reports that DPRK could soon launch satellite
North Korean hackers hit Microsoft servers with ‘reconnaissance’ malware: Report
Cybersecurity firm says Lazarus Group targeted ‘poorly managed’ devices in possible effort to steal system credentials
State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
An in-depth analysis of propaganda on ROK demonstrations, tourism promotion, agricultural drought and more
North Korean troops start marching drills in latest sign of upcoming parade
Activity follows appearance of trucks at Pyongyang training grounds, likely for event for Korean War anniversary in July
North Korean hackers target defectors and journalists with new recon malware
Kimsuky threat group’s campaign seeks to collect information for ‘subsequent precision attacks,’ researchers say
By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
Shortcomings in missile tracking have led to mistakes in past, but success will depend on sustained cooperation with US
North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes
Poker face: North Korea tries new strategy in crackdown on ‘bluffing’ and lying
Penalties for poor performance and inability to fact check has made false reporting endemic, analysis of new law shows
State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season
An in-depth analysis of warnings to brace for El Niño, more anti-ROK animations, a women’s clothing expo and more
How North Korean mining has left a toxic legacy for the country’s people
Satellite imagery shows a lack of safeguards has led to contamination of rivers and soil and endangered human health
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose
North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery
Hundreds of likely army trucks spotted at parade training grounds ahead of Korean War anniversary in July
How North Korea wielded the law against violators of pandemic controls
Legislative changes show how regime ramped up punishments as it struggled to bring citizens into compliance with rules
State media review: North Korea lambastes ROK ‘military collusion’ with Japan
An in-depth analysis of criticism of bilateral summit, praise for Russia’s war and meetings with China’s ambassador
Cybercrime funds half of North Korea’s missile program, US official says
Increase in US estimate from one-third may reflect rising costs as other finance sources dry up, expert tells NK News
How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
William Perry’s review still holds vital lessons on engaging the DPRK as it is, not how Washington wishes it to be
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
Experts say Pyongyang is determined to deploy spy satellites and can now build on successes of first attempt
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question
North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
Experts say DPRK likely sought intel rather than to undermine ROK polls, though risks of election meddling are growing
Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
State media did not disclose Politburo meeting to discuss plans for plenum, a sign of major leadership changes in past
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01State media review: North Korea says ‘no reason’ it can’t meet with Japan
- 02North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
- 03What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
- 04North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
- 05Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
- 06State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
- 07By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
- 08Poker face: North Korea tries new strategy in crackdown on ‘bluffing’ and lying
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