Military affairs
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Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say
Defectors and analysts raise multiple reasons for introducing her, from humanizing leader to fortifying hereditary rule
New missile and Kim Jong Un’s daughter steal show at military parade – Ep. 274
The NK News team discusses what to make of North Korea’s latest nighttime spectacle
Parade flag hints at existence of yet another new North Korean ICBM
Illustration of previously unseen white missile suggests DPRK has created unit for weapon ordered in five-year plan
Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade
Analysts say ICBM-heavy event sends clear message to US, but question whether Kim Jong Un has named daughter his heir
Infographic: North Korea rolls out more ICBMs than ever for military parade
Comparison to past processions reveals stronger emphasis on long-range missiles but almost nothing new
Kim Jong Un’s forgotten toys: The fighting vehicles at the Feb. 8 parade
Flood of new tech has all but dried up, as North Korea pulls out more ICBMs but little in way of conventional weapons
What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era
Reveal of new missile shows steady progress toward weapons goals, while daughter’s prominence hints at health troubles
North Korea rolls out most long-range nuclear missiles ever at military parade
Five new launch vehicles likely designed to carry solid-fuel ICBMs served as finale, state media images show
North Korean leader attends military parade with daughter, doesn’t give speech
State media report makes no mention of Kim Jong Un messages to US or ROK at event featuring tactical nukes and ICBMs
North Korean military parade kicks off as fireworks and jets soar over capital
Videos seen by NK News show Kim Jong Un’s entrance music played, multiple rounds of fireworks and waves of jet flyovers