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New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang
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New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang

Satellite imagery suggests North Korea could be planning a major display of heavy weaponry in October

New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2020
Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
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Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2020
North Korea in May 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between May 1 and May 31

North Korea in May 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 1, 2020
North Korean TV airs new segment promoting national space program

North Korean TV airs new segment promoting national space program

State media lauds DPRK's efforts to become a "space power," hints at continued extra-terrestrial ambitions

North Korean TV airs new segment promoting national space program
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 29, 2020
Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation

Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation

Almost 100 DPRK doctors remain in country, Maputo says in first UN sanctions report, though all agreements suspended

Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 26, 2020
Both Koreas violated armistice agreement in recent DMZ gunfire incident: UNC

Both Koreas violated armistice agreement in recent DMZ gunfire incident: UNC

May 3 incident saw North Korean soldiers fire on a South Korean guard post

Both Koreas violated armistice agreement in recent DMZ gunfire incident: UNC
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 26, 2020
U.S. could build trust with North Korea by following South’s lead: Brooks

U.S. could build trust with North Korea by following South’s lead: Brooks

In interview with NK News podcast, former USFK chief suggests U.S. take a more conciliatory approach in talks with DPRK

U.S. could build trust with North Korea by following South’s lead: Brooks
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 25, 2020
The U.S.-ROK alliance in the “fire and fury” era – NKNews Podcast Ep.130
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The U.S.-ROK alliance in the “fire and fury” era – NKNews Podcast Ep.130

General Vincent Brooks discusses his command of USFK during a period of heightened tensions and summit diplomacy

The U.S.-ROK alliance in the “fire and fury” era – NKNews Podcast Ep.130
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 25, 2020
At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence
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At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence

The 4th Enlarged Meeting of the Seventh CMC prioritized national defense, while also seeing some important promotions

At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser May 25, 2020
Why Seoul must not let Pyongyang off the hook for past aggressions

Why Seoul must not let Pyongyang off the hook for past aggressions

South Korea should not throw out the May 24 Measures without genuine signs from the North that it's ready to change

Why Seoul must not let Pyongyang off the hook for past aggressions
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee May 25, 2020