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North Korea’s Pongae-5 anti-air missile: What do we know?
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North Korea’s Pongae-5 anti-air missile: What do we know?

Overshadowed by a missile test, the introduction of potent new air defense system is a significant domestic achievement

North Korea’s Pongae-5 anti-air missile: What do we know?
As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier
NK PRO

As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier

One of North Korea's primary fuel terminals in the Russian Far East owned by now-sanctioned company

As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 2, 2017
Reconstruction underway at Pyongyang’s Ministry of People’s Security compound

Reconstruction underway at Pyongyang’s Ministry of People’s Security compound

Building, demolished in April, now being swiftly rebuilt, satellite imagery reveals

Reconstruction underway at Pyongyang’s Ministry of People’s Security compound
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 1, 2017
Getting to ‘maximum pressure’: some difficulties ahead?
NK PRO

Getting to ‘maximum pressure’: some difficulties ahead?

Without a breakthrough at the UNSC, the USA may find it difficult to substantially increase economic pressure on the DPRK

Getting to ‘maximum pressure’: some difficulties ahead?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 31, 2017
North Korea’s missile program: How far it has come, how far it needs to go
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North Korea’s missile program: How far it has come, how far it needs to go

The DPRK has chalked up remarkable successes in acquiring a missile production infrastructure

North Korea’s missile program: How far it has come, how far it needs to go
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin May 29, 2017
Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea
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Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea

Previous and current links will likely be of concern to enforcement agencies

Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2017
Why the Hwasong-12 test is such an important step forward for North Korea
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Why the Hwasong-12 test is such an important step forward for North Korea

In an unprecedented move, the DPRK made a successful flight of the missile just a month after unveiling it

Why the Hwasong-12 test is such an important step forward for North Korea
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar May 19, 2017
The Hwasong-12: What do we know so far?
NK PRO

The Hwasong-12: What do we know so far?

Sunday's missile test by North Korea represented a significant step forward for the country's missile program

The Hwasong-12: What do we know so far?
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy May 15, 2017
How UN Security Council sanctions will affect, but not thwart, a new Sunshine Policy
NK PRO

How UN Security Council sanctions will affect, but not thwart, a new Sunshine Policy

President Moon has a number of safe options he can take to pursue engagement

How UN Security Council sanctions will affect, but not thwart, a new Sunshine Policy
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 11, 2017
Three myths about Moon Jae-in, dispelled
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Three myths about Moon Jae-in, dispelled

It is essential to be clear-headed about the new South Korean President's intentions

Three myths about Moon Jae-in, dispelled
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 9, 2017