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July 16, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea

How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea

Experts say DPRK likely funneled weapons through Iran and Syria and will continue exports if there’s money to be made

How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 6, 2023
From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
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From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans

DPRK has pushed to go digital in recent years, a move that could give state greater control over citizens’ finances

From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
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Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky

NK Pro findings raise questions about operation of DPRK’s military spy satellite and sensitivity over revealing too much

Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2023
Eyes above: How a new ROK satellite will help monitor North Korea’s every move
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Eyes above: How a new ROK satellite will help monitor North Korea’s every move

Seoul looks to forge its own space surveillance network independent of US, as the inter-Korean space race heats up

Eyes above: How a new ROK satellite will help monitor North Korea’s every move
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 1, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
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Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30

Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
NK Pro
NK Pro December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control

DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
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North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before

State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades

North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
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State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal

An in-depth analysis of the CMA blame game, no-choice elections, praise for DPRK’s new satellite and more

State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 30, 2023
In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far
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In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far

Malligyong-1 circles Earth over dozen times per day and can likely produce useful intelligence despite technical limits

In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far
Hannah Harris
Hannah Harris November 30, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
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