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January 10, 2025

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After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?

After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?

The Vladivostok meeting likely widened the gap between Moscow and Washington on DPRK issues

After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna May 14, 2019
North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?
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North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?

The DPRK continues to build pressure while exercising restraint

North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee May 14, 2019
Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure

The loss of one of its largest ships deals a major blow to North Korea's money-making abilities

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure
Cameron Trainer
Cameron Trainer May 13, 2019
Hotline between the two Koreas: why hasn’t it been used yet?

Hotline between the two Koreas: why hasn’t it been used yet?

DPRK watchers pessimistic about line ever having much practical purpose

Hotline between the two Koreas: why hasn’t it been used yet?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 10, 2019
North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open
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North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open

State media moderated its coverage of the DPRK's second missile launch in a week

North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee May 10, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week
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What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week

This week's test likely marks the beginning of a new testing campaign

What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
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Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities

The month also saw some major political events and a summit in Vladivostok

Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
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The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China

One of the DPRK's flagship investment projects has a numbers problem

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 7, 2019
The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile
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The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile

Saturday's exercise may mark the ominous start of a broader testing campaign

The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 6, 2019
How North Korean state media covered Saturday’s weapons test
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How North Korean state media covered Saturday’s weapons test

Pyongyang is likely seeking to step-up pressure while avoiding a return to "fire and fury"

How North Korean state media covered Saturday’s weapons test