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North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one
Analysis

North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one

2022 focus on agriculture reflects both growing food insecurity and Maoist-inspired efforts to improve countryside life

North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one
Benjamin R. YoungBenjamin R. Young February 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
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Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK ProNK Pro February 3, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
Analysis

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3

An in-depth analysis of Lunar New Year horse riding, a military official’s death and the tale of a ‘venomous’ grandma

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 3, 2022
How a key UN vacancy could undermine investigations into DPRK sanctions-busting
Analysis

How a key UN vacancy could undermine investigations into DPRK sanctions-busting

Lack of American on UN Panel of Experts could give China and Russia freer hand to shape upcoming report, experts say

How a key UN vacancy could undermine investigations into DPRK sanctions-busting
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell February 3, 2022
How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions
Analysis

How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions

Washington and Moscow both say they want a nuclear-free DPRK but disagree on how to achieve it

How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna February 3, 2022
In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie
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In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie

Depictions of the DPRK in games have evolved over the years, but few seriously deal with geopolitical issues

In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie
Oliver JiaOliver Jia February 2, 2022
North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics
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North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

Experts say Kim Jong Un looks to take advantage of distracted US, but that Beijing has nearly had enough

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell February 1, 2022
Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
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Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic

Bilateral ties are strongest in diplomacy and trade, with the DPRK counting on Russian support in its dealings with US

Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna February 1, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
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Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed

A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 31, 2022
Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
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Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs

The DPRK continues to reinforce nuclear delivery capabilities and normalize tests with record seventh launch this month

Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda January 31, 2022
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