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The history of Cold War North Korea through the five stages of grief

The history of Cold War North Korea through the five stages of grief

The DPRK leadership's failure to unify the country during the Korean War left a deep scar on the national psyche

The history of Cold War North Korea through the five stages of grief
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young February 26, 2020
Coronavirus may affect upcoming U.S.-ROK military exercises, defense chiefs say

Coronavirus may affect upcoming U.S.-ROK military exercises, defense chiefs say

"The situation is quite serious," South Korean defense minister Jeong Kyeong-doo tells press at the Pentagon

Coronavirus may affect upcoming U.S.-ROK military exercises, defense chiefs say
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 25, 2020
Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance

Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance

Bilateral relations face various challenges, including military cost-sharing disputes and stalled talks with the North

Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 19, 2020
Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040

Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040

Trends suggest the DPRK will have a sophisticated and reliable nuclear deterrent by 2040. What will be the consequences?

Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 18, 2020
What’s next? Where North Korea’s missile testing goes from here

What’s next? Where North Korea’s missile testing goes from here

Experts weigh in on progress made in 2019 — and how Pyongyang's weapons systems will likely evolve in the coming year

What’s next? Where North Korea’s missile testing goes from here
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2020
North Korea making strides in satellite manufacturing and testing: state media

North Korea making strides in satellite manufacturing and testing: state media

State outlet Naenara boasts Korea Space Association’s recent space science developments

North Korea making strides in satellite manufacturing and testing: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 14, 2020
It’s the security guarantees, stupid – NKNews Podcast Ep.114
Podcast

It’s the security guarantees, stupid – NKNews Podcast Ep.114

Retired Lt. Gen. Robert G. Gard, Jr. discusses his experiences of the Korean War and failures in U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

It’s the security guarantees, stupid – NKNews Podcast Ep.114
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot February 11, 2020
North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

NK Pro has conducted an in-depth analytic review of news on the peninsula for the period between January 1 and 31

North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2020
U.S. ready to respond to possible “late Christmas gift” from North Korea: DOD

U.S. ready to respond to possible “late Christmas gift” from North Korea: DOD

Defense department official insists U.S. still seeking "diplomatic solution" to DPRK issue

U.S. ready to respond to possible “late Christmas gift” from North Korea: DOD
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 30, 2020
Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says

Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says

DPRK diplomat reportedly sought to acquire tank parts and drones, smuggle them through Africa and China

Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 29, 2020