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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions
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How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions

Washington and Moscow both say they want a nuclear-free DPRK but disagree on how to achieve it

How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 3, 2022
In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie

In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie

Depictions of the DPRK in games have evolved over the years, but few seriously deal with geopolitical issues

In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia February 2, 2022
North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

Experts say Kim Jong Un looks to take advantage of distracted US, but that Beijing has nearly had enough

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 1, 2022
Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
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Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic

Bilateral ties are strongest in diplomacy and trade, with the DPRK counting on Russian support in its dealings with US

Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 1, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
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Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed

A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2022
Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
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Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs

The DPRK continues to reinforce nuclear delivery capabilities and normalize tests with record seventh launch this month

Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 31, 2022
Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory
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Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory

Obscuring faces appears to be a first in state media, following uptick in pixelation in recent years

Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 28, 2022
North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems
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North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems

Cruise and tactical missiles that Pyongyang tested this week are difficult to track and provide little useful warning

North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery
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Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery

Kim also built new mansions at the complex last year, in sign that he maintains life of luxury amid shortages

Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 27, 2022
The Soviet officer who saved countless lives in the early days of North Korea

The Soviet officer who saved countless lives in the early days of North Korea

In the chaos after World War II, Georgiy Fyodorov took decisive action to stop mistreatment of Japanese and Koreans

The Soviet officer who saved countless lives in the early days of North Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy January 27, 2022
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