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Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting
News

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting

North Korea’s Central Military Commission discusses ‘powerful actions’ against US and ROK as allies continue drills

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 11, 2023
‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS
News

‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS

Civil air defense and other drills to run through October to improve response procedures for DPRK missile launches

‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 10, 2023
North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
News

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 8, 2023
North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Analysis

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears

Kim Jong Un may seek to accelerate development of subs, drones and ‘super-large’ nuclear warheads in near future

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 7, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
News

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

Joint statement with Seoul and Tokyo calls for immediate deportation of such workers and compliance with UN sanctions

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer April 7, 2023
US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
News

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says

Nuclear-capable B-52 flies over the peninsula with fighter jets in allies’ latest effort to bolster deterrence

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 5, 2023
North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Analysis

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis

Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 3, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro April 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises

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

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK ProNK Pro April 3, 2023
Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy
Opinion

Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy

In ‘Hinge Points,’ nuclear scientist Siegfried Hecker chronicles missed US chances to engage and his Track 2 diplomacy

Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy
David TizzardDavid Tizzard March 29, 2023