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North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills
Warning comes hours after South Korea announced date for table-top exercises with US on DPRK nuclear use scenario
February 17, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
An in-depth analysis of efforts to promote national defense, a meeting on reforestation, Kim Jong Il’s birthday and more
February 16, 2023
Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275
David Cheng Chang discusses how the fight over territory morphed into one over prisoners of war
February 14, 2023
How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite
City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue
February 14, 2023
Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations
The bomb may prevent DPRK from invading and full-scale war, but US extended deterrence already provides same benefits
February 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more
February 10, 2023
Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade
Analysts say ICBM-heavy event sends clear message to US, but question whether Kim Jong Un has named daughter his heir
February 10, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era
Reveal of new missile shows steady progress toward weapons goals, while daughter’s prominence hints at health troubles
February 9, 2023
Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks
Allies’ push to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation comes as Pyongyang racks up billions in stolen virtual currency
February 8, 2023
Top US, ROK diplomats reaffirm ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korea
Allies’ nuclear envoys also state South Korea is not interested in WMD program after Yoon Suk-yeol floated possibility
February 6, 2023
