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Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional

Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional

North Korea deployed new settings, new editing techniques and more to put together a “new genre” of state TV broadcasts

Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 12, 2020
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new Hwasong-16 ICBM & Pukguksong-4 missile system
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What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new Hwasong-16 ICBM & Pukguksong-4 missile system

The world should expect to see the Hwasong-16 ICBM tested within the next year

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new Hwasong-16 ICBM & Pukguksong-4 missile system
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 11, 2020
North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

Kim Jong Un said to a maskless crowd that the country was virus-free, but masks returned at other events Saturday

North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2020
North Korea reveals new giant ICBMs at historic military parade set before dawn

North Korea reveals new giant ICBMs at historic military parade set before dawn

Four of a new 11-axle ICBM and four of the known Hwasong-15 ICBM rolled through the streets of Pyongyang on Saturday

North Korea reveals new giant ICBMs at historic military parade set before dawn
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2020
North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources

North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources

Evidence suggests parade may have already taken place

North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2020
No sign of a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang so far, sources say

No sign of a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang so far, sources say

A potential late start is causing speculation that North Korea could hold an afternoon or night parade on Oct. 10

No sign of a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang so far, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 9, 2020
After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
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After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing

North Korea recently shattered history & decentralized power by appointing two new marshals to the Korean People’s Army

After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy October 9, 2020
Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday

Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday

COVID-19 concerns and other curiosities loom as Pyongyang prepares to host the country's largest celebrations in years

Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 9, 2020
North Korea forbids foreign diplomats from attending Oct. 10 military parade

North Korea forbids foreign diplomats from attending Oct. 10 military parade

DPRK foreign ministry told diplomats in Pyongyang that they can’t approach or take pictures of 75th anniversary events

North Korea forbids foreign diplomats from attending Oct. 10 military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 9, 2020
How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade

How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade

While North Korea has live-broadcast many of its previous military parades, pattern of recent parades is unclear

How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 7, 2020