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Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
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Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source

Reinforced pavement being laid above Okryu Bridge supports on westbound lane, following work on other side last month

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2020
How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

The DPRK's recent provocations are regrettable, but the ROK is better equipped and better prepared for what comes next

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum June 18, 2020
South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House

South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House

ROK army also warns DPRK will "pay the price" should it escalate tensions

South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020
North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

Recap of event calls it “latest punishment measure”, says DPRK “will set the intensity” for further action

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 16, 2020
North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas

North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas

Pyongyang also says it rejected request from Seoul to send a special envoy in a bid to easing souring tensions

North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 16, 2020
North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

Research brief says Kim Il Sung University using American software STK to run satellite simulations

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020
North Korea demolishes inter-Korean liaison office at Kaesong

North Korea demolishes inter-Korean liaison office at Kaesong

News follow mounting North Korean threats of military action against the South

North Korea demolishes inter-Korean liaison office at Kaesong
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham June 16, 2020
North Korean media says it’s now “too late” for the South to avoid a crisis

North Korean media says it’s now “too late” for the South to avoid a crisis

DPRK citizens ready to "exterminate" defectors and take revenge against Seoul, Rodong Sinmun article warns

North Korean media says it’s now “too late” for the South to avoid a crisis
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 16, 2020
North Korea to defy inter-Korean military agreement, return troops to frontline

North Korea to defy inter-Korean military agreement, return troops to frontline

General Staff of the KPA says military will also assist in a "leaflet scattering" campaign against the South

North Korea to defy inter-Korean military agreement, return troops to frontline
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 15, 2020
North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says

North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says

On 20th anniversary of historic June 15 declaration, DPRK media warns of looming "retaliation" against the ROK

North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 15, 2020