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North Korea lifts the curtain on array of ‘tactical’ nuclear missile systems
Analysis

North Korea lifts the curtain on array of ‘tactical’ nuclear missile systems

‘New’ midrange missile and range of other weapons shown in state media underscore DPRK’s tremendous nuclear ambitions

North Korea lifts the curtain on array of ‘tactical’ nuclear missile systems
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda October 10, 2022
North Korea’s recent missile tests are nuclear warning to US, ROK: State media
News

North Korea’s recent missile tests are nuclear warning to US, ROK: State media

DPRK media releases photos and details on Kim Jong Un guiding 7 missile tests as well as air force and artillery drills

North Korea’s recent missile tests are nuclear warning to US, ROK: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 10, 2022
North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Analysis

North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up

Reported arms deal between the two less about solidarity and more about Kim Jong Un’s needs for hard cash

North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Edward HowellEdward Howell October 7, 2022
Interest in North Korea remains at a record low in Biden’s Washington
Columns

Interest in North Korea remains at a record low in Biden’s Washington

Beltway insiders see nuclear negotiations with DPRK as a no-win situation

Interest in North Korea remains at a record low in Biden’s Washington
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov October 6, 2022
North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Analysis

North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle

Missile range is sensitive to payload changes, which may explain why presumed Hwasong-12 flew 800 km farther than before

North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda October 5, 2022
Timeline: From new North Korean nuclear law to three rounds of missile tests
Analysis

Timeline: From new North Korean nuclear law to three rounds of missile tests

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 - September 30

Timeline: From new North Korean nuclear law to three rounds of missile tests
NK ProNK Pro October 4, 2022
North Korea in September 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

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

An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022

North Korea in September 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro October 4, 2022
How North Korea’s missile test over Japan could justify a seventh nuclear test
Analysis

How North Korea’s missile test over Japan could justify a seventh nuclear test

Kim Jong Un may be gauging reactions from Beijing and Moscow before moving forward with first nuke test since 2017

How North Korea’s missile test over Japan could justify a seventh nuclear test
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 4, 2022
Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ
News

Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ

Park Sang-hak accuses Yoon administration of aligning with Pyongyang as ROK authorities interrupt latest balloon launch

Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim October 3, 2022
North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests
Analysis

North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests

Recent activity outside Pyongyang venue closely matches preparations for last year’s missile exhibition in same spot

North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 3, 2022