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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant

Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests

North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas

Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas

Footage of forced confessions reveals focus on women and youth, along with push to shame family members of accused

Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 10, 2024
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
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North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights

NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover

North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2024
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
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North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays

Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships

North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2024
For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
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For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans

Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore

For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 9, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
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North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion

An in-depth analysis of responses to UFS and Ssang Yong, homes for farmers, a new envoy to Africa and more

North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 6, 2024
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles

Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide

Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2024
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
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Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown

History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote

Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 4, 2024
North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
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North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery

Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones

North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 3, 2024
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 3, 2024
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