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How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Analysis

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 11, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Analysis

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Analysis

North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis

Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK

North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
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Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster

North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall

Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
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Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 4, 2025
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal means for South Korea’s relationship with the North
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What Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal means for South Korea’s relationship with the North

With his ouster, the future of inter-Korean relations hangs in the balance amid political chaos and security challenges

What Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal means for South Korea’s relationship with the North
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 4, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
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North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery

Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles

North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 3, 2025
Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
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Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft

While assets signal quick strides in the country’s C4ISTAR capabilities, their actual effectiveness may be modest

Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans April 3, 2025
Left in the lurch: US defense shift threatens to derail North Korea deterrence
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Left in the lurch: US defense shift threatens to derail North Korea deterrence

As US strategy reportedly prioritizes China, experts say Seoul,Tokyo will need to boost defense readiness against DPRK

Left in the lurch: US defense shift threatens to derail North Korea deterrence
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 1, 2025
New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push

Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones

New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 1, 2025