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North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul

North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul

Move marks first confirmation of DPRK leafleting in years and an escalation in its monthslong trash balloon campaign

North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 24, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
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More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military

An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials

More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 18, 2024
South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024
North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy

North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy

System abruptly disappeared from some state media earlier this month and has been replaced by Gregorian calendar

North Korea drops Juche calendar in apparent bid to elevate Kim Jong Un’s legacy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 17, 2024
Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Podcast

Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value

Senior expert at US Institute of Peace discusses why the Korean problem remains unresolved some 70 years on

Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
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Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
NK PRO

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals

North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 16, 2024
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2024
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