May 04, 2024

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Information related to the North Korean missile program

North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet
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North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet

Deployment of nuclear arms and a few new ships can’t overcome antiquated technology and decades of poor defense planning

North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi September 27, 2023
Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea

Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea

South Korean weapons rolled through downtown for event that experts say aimed to reassure citizens about DPRK threats

Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 26, 2023
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park September 26, 2023
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 25, 2023
Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea
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Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea

Russian leader met Kim Jong Un with one eye on South Korea, likely hoping to compel Seoul not to send weapons to Ukraine

Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 21, 2023
North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
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North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau

Jang Chang Ha joined Kim Jong Un’s Russia trip as head of General Missile Bureau, sign of possible technical cooperation

North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 19, 2023
What the North Korean Red Guards’ new toys reveal about military modernization
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What the North Korean Red Guards’ new toys reveal about military modernization

Appearance of army weapons at paramilitary parade may be sign DPRK is producing new designs for its regular forces

What the North Korean Red Guards’ new toys reveal about military modernization
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans September 18, 2023
US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years

US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years

Department of Transportation cites threats from DPRK’s unannounced missile tests to aviation security

US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 15, 2023
North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 15, 2023
Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
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Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program

Moscow may try to reinterpret UN sanctions to make good on offer of aid, though experts say their cooperation has limits

Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 14, 2023
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