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Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
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Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea

Failures of the last few years shouldn’t overshadow the outgoing president’s deft diplomacy in the days of fire and fury

Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 18, 2022
Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
NK PRO

Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles

North Korea has used site as agricultural center for years, a trend that appears to be continuing this planting season

Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2022
From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance
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From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance

North Korea has tested only two of the 12 systems in its five-year development plan, indicating more tests forthcoming

From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 15, 2022
US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

Simulated combat operations come after DPRK tested long-range missile system and US called for ‘enhanced readiness’

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 15, 2022
North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid

North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid

Latest defense of Russia comes as DPRK rebukes a US report describing North Korea as a major arms proliferation threat

North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 14, 2022
What the election of Yoon Suk-yeol means for South Korea-Japan security ties
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What the election of Yoon Suk-yeol means for South Korea-Japan security ties

Better relations between the two US allies will help deter North Korean adventurism and confront Chinese assertiveness

What the election of Yoon Suk-yeol means for South Korea-Japan security ties
Naoko Aoki
Naoko Aoki March 14, 2022
Ready for liftoff? Satellite imagery shows progress of DPRK’s space program
NK PRO

Ready for liftoff? Satellite imagery shows progress of DPRK’s space program

NK Pro analysis reveals construction status of key infrastructure, as North Korea telegraphs future satellite launch

Ready for liftoff? Satellite imagery shows progress of DPRK’s space program
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2022
North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un

North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un

Report on DPRK leader's tour of spy satellite facilities comes as U.S. accuses Pyongyang of 'ICBM-platform' launches

North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2022
What Yoon’s win means for security and foreign relations on the Korean Peninsula
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What Yoon’s win means for security and foreign relations on the Korean Peninsula

US and Japan will welcome Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win, but his tough talk risks tensions with China and North Korea

What Yoon’s win means for security and foreign relations on the Korean Peninsula
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 10, 2022
Is North Korea’s ultimate goal to conquer the South? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 226
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Is North Korea’s ultimate goal to conquer the South? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 226

Four experts debate what the DPRK means by ‘final victory’ and whether it seeks unification on its terms

Is North Korea’s ultimate goal to conquer the South? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 226
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 10, 2022