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Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK ProNK Pro March 1, 2024
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Analysis

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia

Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 1, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Analysis

Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold

Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues

Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Experts contradict Seoul’s claim that North Korean satellite is ‘just orbiting’
News

Experts contradict Seoul’s claim that North Korean satellite is ‘just orbiting’

Researchers say satellite recently used thrusters to adjust position, demonstrating it is ‘alive’ and functional

Experts contradict Seoul’s claim that North Korean satellite is ‘just orbiting’
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
News

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy

North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Analysis

Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port

Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade

Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 28, 2024
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
News

Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions

Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border

Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 28, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
News

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 26, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
News

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 23, 2024
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