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Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
NK ProNK Pro June 2, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro June 2, 2023
Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
News

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 2, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
News

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Analysis

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening

Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 31, 2023
Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
Analysis

Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot

State media did not disclose Politburo meeting to discuss plans for plenum, a sign of major leadership changes in past

Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser May 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
Analysis

State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests

An in-depth analysis of propaganda on ROK demonstrations, tourism promotion, agricultural drought and more

State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 25, 2023
By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
Analysis

By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles

Shortcomings in missile tracking have led to mistakes in past, but success will depend on sustained cooperation with US

By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
Ryo Hinata-YamaguchiRyo Hinata-Yamaguchi May 23, 2023
In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization
News

In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization

Group says sanctions and talks critical to compel DPRK to ‘abandon’ nukes, repeating that it will never be nuclear state

In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization
Arius DerrArius Derr May 22, 2023
North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays
News

North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays

State media praises Kim Jong Un for pushing construction despite COVID difficulties, as DPRK maintains border controls

North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 22, 2023
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