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How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict
Analysis

How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict

Stealth advantages of sea-launched weapons could push US and ROK toward preemption, while DPRK bets on deterrence effect

How North Korea’s submarine-launched cruise missiles ratchet up risk of conflict
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 13, 2023
North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
Analysis

North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK

First-of-its-kind exercise underscores difficulty of preemption as DPRK diversifies the forms of its missile launches

North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda March 10, 2023
Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea
Features

Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea

In statements to NK News, member states explain how cooperation has broken down as DPRK missile tests have ramped up

Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
News

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
News

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

New threat assessment concludes North Korea seeks to weaken US-ROK alliance and could conduct nuclear test any time

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
Arius DerrArius Derr March 9, 2023
Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats
News

Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats

South Korean president to make state visit to Washington for April 26 summit to mark 70th anniversary of alliance

Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 8, 2023
North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA
News

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA

UN nuclear chief says Punggye-ri site still ready for underground test and that DPRK is operating main nuclear reactor

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA
Arius DerrArius Derr March 7, 2023
North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un
News

North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un

Foreign ministry statement comes as allies kick off joint drills with strategic bombers and jets around peninsula

North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 6, 2023
North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch
News

North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch

Space agency says ‘high-thrust engine’ guarantees success after earlier claiming recon satellite will be ready by April

North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 6, 2023
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
Analysis

Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28

Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
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