June 06, 2023
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North Korea turns to smaller vessels to obscure possible ship-to-ship transfers

Expert says small ships are harder to identify and help cover tracks of Chinese and DPRK sanctions busting in Yellow Sea

Anton SokolinJune 5, 2023
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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
Analysis

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
Month in Review

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
News

North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom

Display of EVs from Chinese automaker BYD at upscale Pyongyang neighborhood points to likely UN sanctions violations

North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
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Korean Democratic Party Committee Member Resigns After Just 9 Hours

Korean Democratic Party Committee Member Resigns After Just 9 Hours

The newly appointed head of a special innovation committee of the main opposition Democratic Party (...

Jun 06, 2023
[Editorial] Trilateral cooperation

[Editorial] Trilateral cooperation

South Korea, the United States and Japan are accelerating military cooperation in response to North ...

Jun 06, 2023
Challenges Ahead for U.S. Efforts to Quell South Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions

Challenges Ahead for U.S. Efforts to Quell South Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to Washington to meet with U.S. ...

Jun 05, 2023
How bad is debt showdown for U.S. leadership?

How bad is debt showdown for U.S. leadership?

[YONHAP]The showdown between U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican U.S. House Speaker ...

Jun 05, 2023
China owes Korea much explanation

China owes Korea much explanation

By Choo Jae-wooChina is once again on Korea's back. Following President Yoon Suk Yeol's state ...

Jun 05, 2023