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The Nuclear Posture Review: what it means for North Korea policy
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The Nuclear Posture Review: what it means for North Korea policy

The latest report offers an assessment of DPRK capabilities - and some clues on where U.S. deterrence could go

The Nuclear Posture Review: what it means for North Korea policy
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy February 15, 2018
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Olympics, N. Korea’s invitation to Moon Jae-in
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Olympics, N. Korea’s invitation to Moon Jae-in

Some Chinese painted a rare North-South meeting as a vindication for Beijing

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Olympics, N. Korea’s invitation to Moon Jae-in
John Petrushka
John Petrushka February 14, 2018
Balancing act: UNSC sanctions exemptions and inter-Korean engagement
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Balancing act: UNSC sanctions exemptions and inter-Korean engagement

Rapprochement between Seoul and Pyongyang raises complex questions on where to draw the line

Balancing act: UNSC sanctions exemptions and inter-Korean engagement
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado February 13, 2018
Roadblocks ahead: key hurdles to an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang
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Roadblocks ahead: key hurdles to an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang

Without real concessions from North Korea, a Moon-Kim meeting will be limited in scope

Roadblocks ahead: key hurdles to an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 10, 2018
New sanctions beginning to have impact in and around N. Korea: sources
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New sanctions beginning to have impact in and around N. Korea: sources

Foreign workers returning and businesses in China are shutting down, but effect in-country is mixed

New sanctions beginning to have impact in and around N. Korea: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 9, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in January: the leader lays low
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in January: the leader lays low

Possibly distracted by inter-Korean rapprochement, the leader made only four public appearances

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in January: the leader lays low
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy February 9, 2018
Something old, something new, something borrowed, and Pukguksong-2: The Army Day Parade
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, and Pukguksong-2: The Army Day Parade

North Korea shows off ICBMs, new tactical system, but no new TELs

Something old, something new, something borrowed, and Pukguksong-2: The Army Day Parade
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy February 8, 2018
Will Seoul allow a sanctioned North Korean official on South Korean soil?
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Will Seoul allow a sanctioned North Korean official on South Korean soil?

The list of the North Korean delegates contains Choe Hwi, who is banned from traveling by the UNSC

Will Seoul allow a sanctioned North Korean official on South Korean soil?
North Korea’s illicit activities in Africa remain pervasive, UN report shows
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North Korea’s illicit activities in Africa remain pervasive, UN report shows

PoE report details ongoing evasion, as well as some implementation achievements

North Korea’s illicit activities in Africa remain pervasive, UN report shows
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 7, 2018
Singaporean companies investigated for N. Korea luxury goods, financial sanctions: UN Report
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Singaporean companies investigated for N. Korea luxury goods, financial sanctions: UN Report

UN Panel Report seen by NK Pro recommends two OCN affiliates for sanctions designation

Singaporean companies investigated for N. Korea luxury goods, financial sanctions: UN Report
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich February 5, 2018