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As NATO eyes Asia, where does the China-North Korea relationship stand?
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As NATO eyes Asia, where does the China-North Korea relationship stand?

Fractures remain, but longtime allies likely to grow closer as security alliance seeks to expand presence beyond Europe

As NATO eyes Asia, where does the China-North Korea relationship stand?
Edward Howell
Edward Howell July 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un says Koreas at ‘brink of war’ as he boasts of nuclear forces

Kim Jong Un says Koreas at ‘brink of war’ as he boasts of nuclear forces

North Korean leader slams US-ROK military drills, defends ‘routine’ weapons buildup in speech at war anniversary event

Kim Jong Un says Koreas at ‘brink of war’ as he boasts of nuclear forces
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 28, 2022
At Panmunjom, North Korea looks more paranoid and isolated than ever before
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At Panmunjom, North Korea looks more paranoid and isolated than ever before

Relics of inter-Korean rapprochement at Joint Security Area also provide stark reminder of failure of peace efforts

At Panmunjom, North Korea looks more paranoid and isolated than ever before
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 27, 2022
Elderly North Korean veterans pack stadium for conference despite COVID spread

Elderly North Korean veterans pack stadium for conference despite COVID spread

Participants forgo masks at event to mark end of Korean War, as Pyongyang vows conflict ‘not over’

Elderly North Korean veterans pack stadium for conference despite COVID spread
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2022
Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.
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Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.

North Korean threats and uncertainty about US are driving debate as South Korea seeks greater control over its defense

Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2022
Emerging North Korean threats in cyber and outer space – Ep. 246
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Emerging North Korean threats in cyber and outer space – Ep. 246

Cho Dongyoun talks unmanned aerial vehicles, DPRK battlefield tactics, South Korean defenses and more

Emerging North Korean threats in cyber and outer space – Ep. 246
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News July 26, 2022
North Korea able to hit Japan with nuclear weapons, white paper warns

North Korea able to hit Japan with nuclear weapons, white paper warns

Tokyo defense ministry’s annual report lists DPRK as key threat, mentions counterstrike capabilities for first time

North Korea able to hit Japan with nuclear weapons, white paper warns
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 25, 2022
US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul

US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul

Allies rename summer drills as they seek to ‘normalize’ training downscaled in recent years, ROK defense minister says

US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2022
This time, China likely won’t care (much) about a North Korean nuclear test
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This time, China likely won’t care (much) about a North Korean nuclear test

Beijing has pressured Pyongyang in past, but changed situation suggest seventh test may even serve China’s interests

This time, China likely won’t care (much) about a North Korean nuclear test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka July 19, 2022
North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
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North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery

Major construction on ski slope and at Samjiyon Airport suggests country preparing for foreign or domestic tourists

North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2022