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North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists
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North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists

Satellite images show an expanded runway area at Wonsan’s Kalma Airport, which is located near a long-stalled resort 

North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 17, 2020
Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition

Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition

As of Nov. 13, North Korea has not said anything about President-elect Joe Biden’s victory

Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 13, 2020
Why part of me will miss Trump’s ignorant and eccentric approach to North Korea

Why part of me will miss Trump’s ignorant and eccentric approach to North Korea

Trump's North Korea deal was unrealistic, but at least it had a chance. Biden's North Korea policy will play it safe.

Why part of me will miss Trump’s ignorant and eccentric approach to North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 10, 2020
‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary

‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary

New footage of 'Hwasong-16' also featured in film recapping military parade and other 75th anniversary events

‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 9, 2020
Kim Jong Un is more worried about a military coup than a people’s revolt
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Kim Jong Un is more worried about a military coup than a people’s revolt

Over the past eight years, the North Korean leader has made several changes to protect himself from a hypothetical coup

Kim Jong Un is more worried about a military coup than a people’s revolt
Peter Ward
Peter Ward November 6, 2020
‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister

‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister

Lee Dae-jun was killed by North Korean soldiers on Sept. 22, and his brother remains unconvinced that he tried to defect

‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 6, 2020
North Korean fears over COVID-19 on full display at Panmunjom reopening ceremony

North Korean fears over COVID-19 on full display at Panmunjom reopening ceremony

To protect against COVID-19, North Korean military wears gas masks and raincoats when outside of Panmun Hall

North Korean fears over COVID-19 on full display at Panmunjom reopening ceremony
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 4, 2020
What ‘The Mole’ documentary tells us about North Korea’s weapons
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What ‘The Mole’ documentary tells us about North Korea’s weapons

Two undercover actors pretended to strike a weapons deal with North Korean operatives, who showed off advanced arms

What ‘The Mole’ documentary tells us about North Korea’s weapons
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer November 4, 2020
South Korea captures North Korean man who crossed border, issues military alert

South Korea captures North Korean man who crossed border, issues military alert

The person likely crossed barbed wire at the eastern frontline of the border, ROK military officials told reporters

South Korea captures North Korean man who crossed border, issues military alert
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 3, 2020
North Korea boosts submarines, cyberattacks and search for victim’s body: NIS

North Korea boosts submarines, cyberattacks and search for victim’s body: NIS

At a key briefing on Tuesday, lawmakers revealed new pieces of intelligence on DPRK leadership and military affairs

North Korea boosts submarines, cyberattacks and search for victim’s body: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 3, 2020