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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Why North Korea finally came clean on its military support for Russia’s war

Why North Korea finally came clean on its military support for Russia’s war

Experts say allies’ sudden pivot to flaunting DPRK deployment to fight Ukraine may target increased leverage with US

Why North Korea finally came clean on its military support for Russia’s war
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes

Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes

Declaration that North Korean warships will patrol ‘middle demarcation lines’ could signal intent to challenge NLL

Kim Jong Un’s cryptic reference to new maritime border raises naval stakes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 29, 2025
North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
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North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer

Built rapidly, the DPRK’s largest-ever warship likely benefited from Russian aid and features formidable weapons suite

North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans April 29, 2025
How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
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How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime

Newly revealed text outlines controls on not only sensitive military items but even seemingly harmless consumer goods

How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 28, 2025
How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats

How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats

Experts warn Tokyo’s reported proposal to refashion regional security to counter China could weaken DPRK deterrence

How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 23, 2025
Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
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Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress

Apparent reshuffle of officials suggests Kim Jong Un seeks to consolidate loyalty and pose as anti-corruption crusader

Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
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With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy

Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election

With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2025
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
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Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
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