Joost Oliemans is a specialist focused on DPRK military capabilities. He co-authors the Oryx blog.
Two undercover actors pretended to strike a weapons deal with North Korean operatives, who showed off advanced arms
This massive new vehicle may be impractical, but its development shows North Korea can now make its own mobile launchers
Once again, North Korea revealed its recent and tumultuous developments to armed forces
Some DPRK military uniforms appear identical to a ROK pattern, raising questions on how they obtained the designs
Flood of new tech has all but dried up, as North Korea pulls out more ICBMs but little in way of conventional weapons
Comparison to past processions reveals stronger emphasis on long-range missiles but almost nothing new
New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed
In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles
Appearance of army weapons at paramilitary parade may be sign DPRK is producing new designs for its regular forces
Specialist news and analysis,
research tools, and unique data sets
Internet Explorer is not compatible with this website. We instead recommend using Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Microsoft ceased supporting IE 10 and older in 2016.
In addition, Microsoft cyber-security chief Chris Jackson has been urging users to stop using the browser since February 2019.
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MoreEnter your details below
Don't have an account? SIGN UP
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MorePlease enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Don't have an account? SIGN UP