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July 16, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

North Korea conducted multiple engine tests before latest failed rocket launch
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North Korea conducted multiple engine tests before latest failed rocket launch

Satellite imagery points to increased testing compared to last year, supporting Pyongyang’s claim it used new engine

North Korea conducted multiple engine tests before latest failed rocket launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2024
Trash talk: How North Korea could carry out its threat to spread ‘filth’ in ROK
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Trash talk: How North Korea could carry out its threat to spread ‘filth’ in ROK

DPRK has sent leaflets and even cigarette butts before and could do so again as it adopts tit-for-tat approach to Seoul

Trash talk: How North Korea could carry out its threat to spread ‘filth’ in ROK
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park May 27, 2024
Why state-of-the-art US missile defenses may not stop new North Korean threats
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Why state-of-the-art US missile defenses may not stop new North Korean threats

Washington is spending billions on more interceptors, but DPRK’s growing arsenal demands rethink of decades-old approach

Why state-of-the-art US missile defenses may not stop new North Korean threats
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 24, 2024
Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea

Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea

Chinese ships' use of Tumen River could be overlooked area for trilateral cooperation, if the DPRK agrees to play along

Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 24, 2024
North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
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North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push

Kim Jong Un’s latest factory tour suggests even unfinished facility may be operational amid arms sales to Russia

North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 23, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule
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State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule

An in-depth analysis of official’s death anniversary, criticism of US weapons in Gaza and a Russian delegation's arrival

State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 23, 2024
How North Korean cybercrime has laid bare vulnerabilities in ROK defenses
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How North Korean cybercrime has laid bare vulnerabilities in ROK defenses

Experts say there’s no foolproof solution to evolving threats but underscore dangers of a complacent South Korean public

How North Korean cybercrime has laid bare vulnerabilities in ROK defenses
Everything Moon Jae-in says about North Korea in his mammoth new memoir
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Everything Moon Jae-in says about North Korea in his mammoth new memoir

NK Pro translates key parts of former president’s book, from Kim Jong Un’s wish to visit border island to anger at US

Everything Moon Jae-in says about North Korea in his mammoth new memoir
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 22, 2024
North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing
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North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing

Expert says DPRK appears to be producing both textiles and wigs for re-export to China despite sanctions on such trade

North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 21, 2024
Why even faulty North Korean weapons won’t derail military ties with Russia
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Why even faulty North Korean weapons won’t derail military ties with Russia

Experts say both sides have too much to gain to jeopardize relationship that is ‘stronger than anyone suspected’

Why even faulty North Korean weapons won’t derail military ties with Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 20, 2024
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