March 19, 2024
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 19, 2024
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Analysis

North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size

Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds

North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
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Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election

North Korean leader’s message reflects growing relationship between two countries around war in Ukraine, expert says

Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
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Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea
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Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea

North Korean leader's young daughter also attends drills amid weeks of rival military exercises on Korean Peninsula

Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 16, 2024
State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
Analysis

State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day

An in-depth review of lip service for gender equality, a report on soccer victory, Tree Planting Day and more

State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees tank competition in third military drills of past week
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Kim Jong Un oversees tank competition in third military drills of past week

North Korean leader test drives newest main battle tank as drills coincide with large-scale U.S.-ROK joint exercises

Kim Jong Un oversees tank competition in third military drills of past week
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 14, 2024
North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
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North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development

DPRK finishes breaking ground in 20 cities and counties, while hinting party will directly oversee 20x10 initiative

North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 11, 2024
Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Analysis

Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks

Kim Jong Un knows US will want to avoid another global crisis and could use tensions as a bargaining tool

Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Luana Margarete GeigerLuana Margarete Geiger March 11, 2024
North Korea conducts artillery drills, says Seoul ‘within range’
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North Korea conducts artillery drills, says Seoul ‘within range’

Kim Jong Un leads second day of military drills as US-ROK joint exercises also ongoing this week

North Korea conducts artillery drills, says Seoul ‘within range’
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 8, 2024
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