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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
Why Kim Jong Un is paying unprecedented tribute to a late military official
Analysis

Why Kim Jong Un is paying unprecedented tribute to a late military official

North Korea has honored Hyon Chol Hae in ways usually reserved for Kim family, with leader even kneeling at his grave

Why Kim Jong Un is paying unprecedented tribute to a late military official
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy May 22, 2023
Poker face: North Korea tries new strategy in crackdown on ‘bluffing’ and lying
Analysis

Poker face: North Korea tries new strategy in crackdown on ‘bluffing’ and lying

Penalties for poor performance and inability to fact check has made false reporting endemic, analysis of new law shows

Poker face: North Korea tries new strategy in crackdown on ‘bluffing’ and lying
Peter WardPeter Ward May 19, 2023
Book review: A moving personal account of Japan’s pro-North Korea enclave
Opinion

Book review: A moving personal account of Japan’s pro-North Korea enclave

In a fascinating book of essays, filmmaker Yang Yonghi shares the drama and heartbreak of her Zainichi Korean family

Book review: A moving personal account of Japan’s pro-North Korea enclave
Stephen MercadoStephen Mercado May 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
News

Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite

Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month

Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 17, 2023
How North Korea wielded the law against violators of pandemic controls
Analysis

How North Korea wielded the law against violators of pandemic controls

Legislative changes show how regime ramped up punishments as it struggled to bring citizens into compliance with rules

How North Korea wielded the law against violators of pandemic controls
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser May 12, 2023
North Korea rails against markets. But its policies show it can live with them.
Columns

North Korea rails against markets. But its policies show it can live with them.

DPRK authorities did little to curtail flourishing seafood trade for years, only to reverse course during the pandemic

North Korea rails against markets. But its policies show it can live with them.
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov May 12, 2023
Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
News

Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed

Kim Kwang-jin tapped as deputy head of new committee on ensuring ‘overwhelming’ responses to DPRK threats

Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 12, 2023