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Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face
News

Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face

US president warns of ‘defensive’ action and says Beijing has ‘obligation’ to try to dissuade DPRK from nuclear testing

Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
Analysis

EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign

NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills

EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim November 14, 2022
Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase
News

Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase

WMD headquarters proposed by defense ministry would also assist with responses to cyber, electronic and space threats

Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 10, 2022
North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022

North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro November 3, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills

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

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills
NK ProNK Pro November 3, 2022
Risk assessment: The possible outcomes of Yoon Suk-yeol’s North Korea policy
Analysis

Risk assessment: The possible outcomes of Yoon Suk-yeol’s North Korea policy

‘Audacious plan’ appears an effort to kick the can down the road, but Seoul could face major problems before then

Risk assessment: The possible outcomes of Yoon Suk-yeol’s North Korea policy
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 2, 2022
China votes to condemn past North Korean nuclear tests at UN, as Russia abstains
News

China votes to condemn past North Korean nuclear tests at UN, as Russia abstains

Experts caution latest vote may not foreshadow Beijing’s response if DPRK conducts seventh nuclear test

China votes to condemn past North Korean nuclear tests at UN, as Russia abstains
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim November 1, 2022
US ready to talk arms control if North Korea ‘picks up phone’: State Department
News

US ready to talk arms control if North Korea ‘picks up phone’: State Department

Under Secretary Bonnie Jenkins says US would even entertain treaty but cautions two sides may see issue differently

US ready to talk arms control if North Korea ‘picks up phone’: State Department
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 31, 2022
New US defense review warns North Korean use of nukes will ‘end’ Kim regime
News

New US defense review warns North Korean use of nukes will ‘end’ Kim regime

National Defense Strategy calls for continued pressure on North Korea and denuclearization of the peninsula

New US defense review warns North Korean use of nukes will ‘end’ Kim regime
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 28, 2022
China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six
Analysis

China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six

Beijing may still oppose DPRK nuclear weapons, but intensifying competition with US has altered its strategic calculus

China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six
Arius DerrArius Derr October 27, 2022