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Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems
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Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems

Errant warning about ICBM overflight and conflicting assessments have raised concerns that are likely misplaced

Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems
Markus Schiller
Markus Schiller November 18, 2022
US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul

US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul

Washington reaffirms it will defend South Korea with ‘nuclear’ options as DPRK continues burst of missile testing

US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 18, 2022
North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

Foreign minister slams recent trilateral summit and US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence to its regional allies

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 17, 2022
Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante
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Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante

Both sides are pursuing goals that drive tit-for-tat cycle, though neither wants to push tensions to point of no return

Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante
Go Myong-hyun
Go Myong-hyun November 16, 2022
Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
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Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea

President warns Xi of increased military presence if DPRK tests nuke, but unclear if China wants to or can pressure DPRK

Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 15, 2022
The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
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The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262

Yoon In-Joo discuss maritime conflict, the role that coasts play in the DPRK economy, fish prices and more

The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
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EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign

NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills

EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 14, 2022
US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US official says Biden to warn China that US will boost military presence in region if DPRK keeps up weapons program

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 14, 2022
Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages

Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages

DPRK’s Soviet-era fleet in desperate need of modernization, but experts say costs involved may be too big to overcome

Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 11, 2022
South and North Korea deny giving ammo to opposite sides in Ukraine war

South and North Korea deny giving ammo to opposite sides in Ukraine war

Seoul says it ‘will not aid’ weapons to Ukraine, while Pyongyang has said it has no present ‘arms dealings’ with Russia

South and North Korea deny giving ammo to opposite sides in Ukraine war
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 11, 2022