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What over 100 experts think about North Korea’s next steps – Ep. 322
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What over 100 experts think about North Korea’s next steps – Ep. 322

Chad O’Carroll discusses survey results on influencing Pyongyang, prospects for reopening, inter-Korean policy and more

What over 100 experts think about North Korea’s next steps – Ep. 322
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’

Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’

North Korean leader projects optimism at start of multi-day plenum expected to set nuclear and economic agenda

Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 27, 2023
Decoding North Korea: What 1,238 headlines reveal about the cult of Kim Jong Un
NK PRO

Decoding North Korea: What 1,238 headlines reveal about the cult of Kim Jong Un

Analysis of Rodong Sinmun exposes effort to distance leader from economic problems, but credit him for political success

Decoding North Korea: What 1,238 headlines reveal about the cult of Kim Jong Un
María de los Ángeles Lasa
María de los Ángeles Lasa December 26, 2023
How North Korea’s diplomats navigate privilege and peril abroad

How North Korea’s diplomats navigate privilege and peril abroad

Staff at overseas missions enjoy more freedom than compatriots back home but must turn to illicit activities to survive

How North Korea’s diplomats navigate privilege and peril abroad
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi December 25, 2023
Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
NK PRO

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 22, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?

Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?

Survey finds most experts expect partial reopening for only allies or embassies, as hardliners push to maintain control

Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 21, 2023
Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

North Korean leader lauds soldiers who launched ICBM as sister Kim Yo Jong denounces UN meeting

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2023
North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

First DPRK delegation in four years is sign allies will focus more on ties after being overshadowed by Russia

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 20, 2023
Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Shin Won-sik makes rare mention of decapitation strikes against North Korea as US-ROK special forces exercises kick off

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 19, 2023
North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM
NK PRO

North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM

After third successful launch of Hwasong-18, DPRK appears primed to focus on demonstrating new capabilities

North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda December 19, 2023
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