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Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 16, 2019
North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

U.S. warned peace will be in jeopardy if they respond negatively following probable rocket engine test Friday

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019
North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

Test is second at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the past week and comes as U.S. official set to visit ROK

North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea

From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz December 13, 2019
North Korea conducted rocket “engine test” over the weekend, South says

North Korea conducted rocket “engine test” over the weekend, South says

South Korea’s defense minister calls on Pyongyang to cease "activity that raises military tension"

North Korea conducted rocket “engine test” over the weekend, South says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2019
U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea

U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea

Lawmakers say U.S. military presence on peninsula "nonnegotiable" in any talks with Pyongyang

U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 10, 2019
How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force
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How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force

The DPRK has upgraded emergency landing strips and built runways at all of the leader's major palaces, imagery reveals

How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle December 6, 2019
North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

Reacting to Trump's recent comments about using force against DPRK, Choe Son Hui warns of a "very dangerous challenge"

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 5, 2019
Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”
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Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 - December 3

Timeline: from tensions over drills to a mystery “Christmas gift”
NK Pro
NK Pro December 5, 2019
Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Senior army leader's comments follow Trump's remarks that U.S. is still willing to use military force if necessary

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 4, 2019