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January 30, 2025

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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
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How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea

Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation

How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi April 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s steady campaign to undercut his father’s legacy

Kim Jong Un’s steady campaign to undercut his father’s legacy

State media promotes ultra-centralized system around leader in what may be effort to step out of Kim Jong Il’s shadow

Kim Jong Un’s steady campaign to undercut his father’s legacy
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy April 4, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
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Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea

UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme

Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 4, 2023
North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
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North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery

Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change

North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2023
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023
North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
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North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis

Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
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Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2023
North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts

North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts

Kim Sung-han’s replacement shares same skepticism of engagement, pro-US stance as others in Yoon administration

North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 30, 2023
With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
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With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes

Display of mass-produced Hwasan-31 helps North Korea achieve its deterrence goals, with or without a nuclear test

With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 29, 2023
Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff
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Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff

New undersea drone has major flaws that make it unworthy of serious investment, but it can still send message to US

Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 27, 2023
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