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November 14, 2024

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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

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
NK PRO

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
Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
Podcast

Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties

Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2024
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
NK PRO

Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’

While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation

Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 14, 2024
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 14, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

North Korean leader pens special letter demanding absolute loyalty and attends event with daughter, presumed successor

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2024
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