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Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea

Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea

The vice foreign minister's recent DPRK visit highlights Moscow's slow and steady approach

Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 18, 2019
In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
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In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts

English translations of the 103 scientists named in DPRK state media as having received promotions

In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
NK Pro
NK Pro August 16, 2019
North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
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North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data

DPRK imports from PRC likely on course to pass $2 billion in total value by year's end

North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2019
Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente
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Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente

Satellite imagery and state media reveal regular visits to American atrocity-focused museums continue

Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2019
Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem

Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem

Moscow fears that raising DPRK human rights issues could bring political instability to its doorstep

Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 14, 2019
Crossing the river by feeling the stones: what Pyongyang can learn from Beijing
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Crossing the river by feeling the stones: what Pyongyang can learn from Beijing

Current DPRK conditions comparable to pre-reform China, but sanctions likely to limit similar opening

Crossing the river by feeling the stones: what Pyongyang can learn from Beijing
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 12, 2019
Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
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Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”

Kim Jong Un is demonstrating a degree of military parity between his capabilities and those of South Korea

Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 11, 2019
North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
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North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure

The DPRK leader stepped-up military visits as Pak Pong Ju returned to regular economic inspections

North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 9, 2019
Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”

Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”

Asia Power Index places DPRK in 16th place, but score highlights the country's continued isolation

Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings August 7, 2019
State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways
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State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways

KCNA stresses technological perfection and leadership support for weapons programs

State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 7, 2019