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North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2020

North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2020
Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
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Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 - Nov. 30

Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
NK Pro
NK Pro December 2, 2020
Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea
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Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea

A photo obtained by NK Pro suggests that North Korea was preparing for the "Day of Air Men" on Nov. 29

Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2020
Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy
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Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy

Targeted assassinations of top North Korean officials would be much harder for enemies to do inside DPRK territory

Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 30, 2020
In a possible nod to Biden, North Korea stays silent on key ICBM anniversary

In a possible nod to Biden, North Korea stays silent on key ICBM anniversary

Sunday marked the three-year anniversary of the Hwasong-15 ICBM test launch in 2017

In a possible nod to Biden, North Korea stays silent on key ICBM anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 30, 2020
South Korea to spend millions bolstering military with mass-produced missiles

South Korea to spend millions bolstering military with mass-produced missiles

The Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile (KTSSM) can seek and destroy underground bunkers

South Korea to spend millions bolstering military with mass-produced missiles
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 27, 2020
New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade
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New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade

Presence of fifth Hwasong-15 ICBM important for accounting inventory, expert says

New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2020
Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development

Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development

The state-produced book can serve as a cheat sheet for weapons test milestones under Kim Jong Un

Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 24, 2020
10 years ago, North Korea enraged the South with deadly border island attack

10 years ago, North Korea enraged the South with deadly border island attack

North Korea’s shelling of Yeonpyeong Island killed two civilians, sparking tensions along the inter-Korean sea border

10 years ago, North Korea enraged the South with deadly border island attack
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 20, 2020
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