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Information related to the North Korean missile program

North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
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North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle

State media’s restrained handling suggests Pyongyang will continue to focus on internal affairs for the time being

North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 3, 2020
A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
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A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign

Monday's "long-range artillery" drill by the DPRK could mark the beginning of a sustained period of military activity

A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 3, 2020
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

State media says weapons tests helped improve readiness and accuracy of soldiers

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 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
In Washington DC, top policymakers have lost interest in North Korea

In Washington DC, top policymakers have lost interest in North Korea

Trump and his allies appear increasingly willing to let the status quo prevail — at least for now

In Washington DC, top policymakers have lost interest in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 6, 2020
Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
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Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 31 - January 31

Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
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NK Pro February 4, 2020