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February 26, 2025

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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea

Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea

Experts say Pyongyang’s silence suggests talks on release of American soldier could drag on longer than initially feared

Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 1, 2023
Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
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Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years

Rare flights for Russian and Chinese delegations to military parade suggest North Korea has shed COVID fears

Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2023
Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
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Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade

In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles

Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
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World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade

New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed

World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
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Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes

DPRK used parade to show citizens suffering under pandemic controls that its massive military spending is all worth it

Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 28, 2023
Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade

Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade

While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing

Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 28, 2023
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
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At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing

Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones

At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 28, 2023
How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
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How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK

New capabilities could spy on military bases and even assassinate targets, though much about weapons remains unknown

How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi July 28, 2023
‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts

‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts

Shoigu’s visit suggests Moscow seeks arms for Ukraine war, though some see it as attempt to send warning to US and ROK

‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 27, 2023
North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models

North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models

Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs

North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
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