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July 16, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes
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North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes

While new law shows state concerned about rural poverty, solutions rely on redistribution of resources that don’t exist

North Korea demands end to regional inequality, but offers mostly futile fixes
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 12, 2023
What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
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What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle

Top military man Pak Jong Chon and premier Kim Tok Hun both appeared out until suddenly showing up alongside the leader

What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser September 11, 2023
China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
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China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes

China’s slowing exports, depreciation of yuan and political turmoil at top could drive DPRK to reevaluate foreign ties

China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
John Petrushka
John Petrushka September 8, 2023
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
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North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine

Hero Kim Kun Ok may not reach depths of others but multiple launch modes can fluster US and allied targeting in crisis

North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda September 8, 2023
When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence

When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence

A look at leaders’ summits as reports swirl of upcoming meeting between Russian president and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 7, 2023
State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
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State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade

An in-depth analysis of celebrations for 75th founding anniversary, taekwondo triumphs, anti-Japan propaganda and more

State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 7, 2023
War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
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War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade

Satellite imagery shows thousands preparing for parade and concert ahead of Sept. 9 national founding holiday

War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2023
Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
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Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits

North Korean leader continues to inspect facilities mass-producing weapons that Russia reportedly seeks

Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 6, 2023
What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin

What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin

Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation

What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Chad O'Carroll | Joe Smith September 5, 2023
Simulated cruise missile strike shows off North Korea’s tactical nuke playbook
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Simulated cruise missile strike shows off North Korea’s tactical nuke playbook

While unclear if missiles are fully nuclear capable, DPRK has left little doubt it could use smaller nukes in conflict

Simulated cruise missile strike shows off North Korea’s tactical nuke playbook
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar September 5, 2023
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