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July 27, 2024

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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

Short-range missile test conducted during ongoing party plenum and as Pyongyang criticizes US-ROK-Japan military drills

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 28, 2024
North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
NK PRO

North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US

DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost

North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 28, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles

North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles

Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’

North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2024
With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
NK PRO

With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions

Pledges to restrict enforcement and cooperate on nuclear energy bring North Korea-Russia sanctions evasion into the open

With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 25, 2024
Why China is wary of Russia and North Korea’s security deal — but not alarmed

Why China is wary of Russia and North Korea’s security deal — but not alarmed

Mutual defense treaty could encourage US military presence, yet Beijing knows it has leverage over Moscow and Pyongyang

Why China is wary of Russia and North Korea’s security deal — but not alarmed
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 24, 2024
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024
The political conditions North Korea needs to successfully subjugate the South
COLUMN

The political conditions North Korea needs to successfully subjugate the South

An invasion may look unlikely for now, but geopolitical changes around peninsula could one day inspire Pyongyang to act

The political conditions North Korea needs to successfully subjugate the South
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 10, 2024
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise

Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise

In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward

Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 7, 2024
Why North Korea could embrace talks with US to stop the South from going nuclear
NK PRO

Why North Korea could embrace talks with US to stop the South from going nuclear

Pyongyang doesn’t want another nuke power across the border, and may even prefer a continued US presence on peninsula

Why North Korea could embrace talks with US to stop the South from going nuclear
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 7, 2024