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Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border

Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border

Island nearest to North Korean shores has "frontline" reputation

Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell December 11, 2013
Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November
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Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November

While new faces emerge, and a China trip is rumored, the North may be heading toward provocation

Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 6, 2013
North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

ROK Air Force hopes to overcome the North’s air and air defense strategy

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 6, 2013
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman

Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War

Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 3, 2013
Japanese Media Watch: November 24 – November 30

Japanese Media Watch: November 24 – November 30

Spies, cyber security, abductees and railways

Japanese Media Watch: November 24 – November 30
Ryo C. Kato December 3, 2013
NK Media Watch – Nov 20 to 26

NK Media Watch – Nov 20 to 26

Patriotic Song Gains Popularity; Hockey Season Starts; The Third Anniversary of Yonpyongdo

NK Media Watch – Nov 20 to 26
Matthew McGrath November 28, 2013
North Korea denounces changes in Japanese military policy

North Korea denounces changes in Japanese military policy

Memories of the past cause worries about the future on both sides of the DMZ

North Korea denounces changes in Japanese military policy
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 25, 2013
October firepower demonstration shows military commitment

October firepower demonstration shows military commitment

Drill emphasized by both Kim and state media, rather than visiting Mongolian president

October firepower demonstration shows military commitment
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 19, 2013
North Korea: The world’s strongest cyber power?

North Korea: The world’s strongest cyber power?

Small group of cyber warriors gives North offensive capabilities, limits chance of counterattack

North Korea: The world’s strongest cyber power?
NK News
NK News November 7, 2013
NK Media Watch – Oct 23 to 29

NK Media Watch – Oct 23 to 29

Anniversary of Chinese Intervention in Korean War; Mirim Riding Club Completed; Military Rally

NK Media Watch – Oct 23 to 29
Matthew McGrath October 31, 2013