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Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang
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Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang

Clones of US Global Hawk and Reaper appeared out of the blue, even though DPRK has neglected air power for decades

Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin August 18, 2023
North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers

North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers

NIS anticipates launch in protest of trilateral summit or US-ROK drills, says Russia likely signed arms deal with DPRK

North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 17, 2023
North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023
US blacklists 3 companies over alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

US blacklists 3 companies over alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

Treasury Department says companies owned by sanctioned Slovak national facilitated support for invasion of Ukraine

US blacklists 3 companies over alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 17, 2023
What ‘Paektu bloodline’ chants reveal about Kim Jong Un’s succession plans
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What ‘Paektu bloodline’ chants reveal about Kim Jong Un’s succession plans

Analysis suggests slogan closely tied to his daughter, amid signs she’s joining inspections to prepare for leadership

What ‘Paektu bloodline’ chants reveal about Kim Jong Un’s succession plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 16, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
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North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia

Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang

North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 16, 2023
‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media

‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media

First statement from Pyongyang on matter comes around one month after King crossed inter-Korean border on JSA tour

‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media
Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion

Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion

South Korean president cites Japan’s role in hosting UNC forces, while denouncing opponents as ‘communist totalitarians’

Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 15, 2023
Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says

Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says

Speech by Kremlin’s defense chief comes after he watched Pyongyang military parade and inspected DPRK nuclear missiles

Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 15, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
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What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea

Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’

What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 15, 2023