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North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
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North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms

‘Super-large’ nuke warhead and submarine-launched ICBM among unfinished items on Kim Jong Un’s military wishlist

North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 13, 2025
Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo both call for strengthening US-ROK alliance but differ on need for nukes and engagement

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 12, 2025
North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland
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North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland

An in-depth analysis of criticism of ICBM defense drill, a DPRK weapons official’s promotion and May Day celebrations

North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland
What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea

What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea

US inaction or defeat would leave allies feeling vulnerable, and push Seoul to take desperate measures for its defense

What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell May 9, 2025
North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media

North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media

Kim Jong Un oversaw Thursday test of short-range missiles and command and control systems, state media reports

North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2025
What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
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What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks

Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar have all served as go-betweens for US, but hurdles stand in way of them doing so with DPRK

What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal May 8, 2025
First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine

First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine

Expert says video appears to show DPRK-supplied MLRS in combat, while Kyiv releases evidence of a unit’s destruction

First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia

Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia

North Korean leader also demands major reconstruction of plant building weapons manufacturing equipment

Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory

Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory

KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers

Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2025
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan

Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan

Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers

Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 5, 2025