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Timeline: North Korea restarts missile testing as diplomacy stalls
Analysis

Timeline: North Korea restarts missile testing as diplomacy stalls

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 4 - June 31

Timeline: North Korea restarts missile testing as diplomacy stalls
NK ProNK Pro July 31, 2019
Why U.S. sanctions on North Korea are about to get a much longer reach
Analysis

Why U.S. sanctions on North Korea are about to get a much longer reach

New laws stand to substantially increase Washington's ability to put pressure on Pyongyang

Why U.S. sanctions on North Korea are about to get a much longer reach
Jonathan R. CorradoJonathan R. Corrado July 31, 2019
What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties
Analysis

What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties

The incident has irritated Russian officials and reminded many of the DPRK's unpredictability

What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna July 30, 2019
North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
Analysis

North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways

Language in state media suggests Pyongyang may continue to engage in high-profile shows-of-force

North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee July 26, 2019
North Korea’s July 25 test: new insights into the KN-23
Analysis

North Korea’s July 25 test: new insights into the KN-23

Evidence suggests a greater role for the new missile than simply that of a conventional weapons delivery platform

North Korea’s July 25 test: new insights into the KN-23
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda July 26, 2019
Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
Analysis

Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context

Thursday's missile test is part of a broader shift towards a hardening stance

Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee July 25, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
Analysis

Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows

No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397

Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 24, 2019
Why Kim’s submarine visit leaves room for talks, but reflects hardening position
Analysis

Why Kim’s submarine visit leaves room for talks, but reflects hardening position

Apparent increased interest in arms buildup escalates pressure on U.S. while state media focuses on defense rather than offense

Why Kim’s submarine visit leaves room for talks, but reflects hardening position
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee July 23, 2019
Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
Analysis

Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center

Ongoing construction speaks to the DPRK's broader plans to expand its submarine fleet's capability

Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
Dave Schmerler July 23, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
Analysis

What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection

This week's visit it is a stark reminder of the progress the DPRK has made as diplomacy has stalled

What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda July 23, 2019