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Why some experts think North Korea faked evidence of ROK drone intrusion
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Why some experts think North Korea faked evidence of ROK drone intrusion

State media photos appear to show South Korean UAV, but analysts say it would be easy to replicate such commercial tech

Why some experts think North Korea faked evidence of ROK drone intrusion
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 21, 2024
What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine
Analysis

What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine

DPRK likely seeks Russian cash or tech, but deployment risks exposing troops to outside info and inciting wider response

What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 21, 2024
Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Analysis

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads

Images show North Korea is still in process of digging up sections of road and railways to sever ties to South

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
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Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 17, 2024
How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
Analysis

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals

North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 16, 2024
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
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On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate

DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines

On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal October 15, 2024
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
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Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’

While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation

Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 14, 2024
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
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How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’

Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement

How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal October 11, 2024
Unpacking North Korea’s silence on redefining its border with the South
Analysis

Unpacking North Korea’s silence on redefining its border with the South

Lack of constitutional changes may reflect opposition to anti-unification policy, or preference for strategic ambiguity

Unpacking North Korea’s silence on redefining its border with the South
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 9, 2024
How Iran’s massive missile salvo on Israel previews North Korean tactics
Analysis

How Iran’s massive missile salvo on Israel previews North Korean tactics

Experts say South remains vulnerable to large-scale barrage, stressing need to boost air defenses to counter nukes

How Iran’s massive missile salvo on Israel previews North Korean tactics
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 8, 2024
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