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North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks
Analysis

North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks

Eyes in sky may give DPRK better idea of allied force movements, reducing uncertainty in crisis but improving targeting

North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda November 22, 2023
South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch
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South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch

Cabinet approved decision on 2018 agreement shortly after DPRK claimed it put military spy satellite in orbit

South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2023
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
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North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit

Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’

North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko November 22, 2023
North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military
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North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military

Launch follows failed attempts in May and August and comes hours ahead of pre-announced window

North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 21, 2023
US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul
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US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul

Expert says warship is not part of US nuclear triad but still demonstrates commitment to protect South Korea

US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 21, 2023
North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says
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North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says

Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August

North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 21, 2023
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Analysis

No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal

Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes

No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 20, 2023
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Analysis

Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution

Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule

Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser November 20, 2023
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
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Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea

Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience

Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park November 16, 2023
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Analysis

Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit

Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues

Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
James FretwellJames Fretwell November 16, 2023
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