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North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the May 1-May 31 period

North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 4, 2019
Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement

Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement

Two vessels and a monitoring aircraft will join combined efforts in the region

Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 3, 2019
U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill

U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill

Exercise previously took place every August, was canceled last year amid diplomatic détente

U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 3, 2019
Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Statement also says Washington maintains "evil ambition to conquer the DPRK by force"

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2019
North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed

North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed

Both the U.S. and South Korea must own up to the threat the DPRK's new missiles pose

North Korea’s “Songun Iskander” test: what observers might have missed
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy May 29, 2019
How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73
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How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73

The Heritage Foundation's Bruce Klingner talks arms control, sanctions, and the ROK-U.S. alliance

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 27, 2019
North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?

North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?

From Seoul's duplicity to politically-naive advisers, the DPRK leader has plenty to be upset about

North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek May 24, 2019
Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
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Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?

NK Pro timeline charts the key developments since February

Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
NK Pro
NK Pro May 22, 2019
What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense

What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense

The new weapons pose a major threat — and undermine efforts towards peace on the peninsula

What a series of North Korean missile tests means for South Korea’s defense
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum May 16, 2019
Trump says “nobody’s happy” with North Korea’s second missile launch

Trump says “nobody’s happy” with North Korea’s second missile launch

U.S. President says Washington looking at the launch "very seriously right now"

Trump says “nobody’s happy” with North Korea’s second missile launch
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2019