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July 18, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
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Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows

The lack of a stone monument at the launch site is one major departure from post-ICBM launch procedures in 2017

Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 11, 2022
State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives
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State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives

An in-depth analysis of severe weather event coverage and a rise in anti-US propaganda

State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 8, 2022
Why North Korea wants tactical nuclear weapons
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Why North Korea wants tactical nuclear weapons

Much still unknown about deployment strategy, but Kim Jong Un could delegate authority to use weapons to army units

Why North Korea wants tactical nuclear weapons
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 7, 2022
North Korean nuclear and missile testing: A move away from US national holidays?
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North Korean nuclear and missile testing: A move away from US national holidays?

In wake of 5-year military development plan, Pyongyang may be less motivated to score political points with Washington

North Korean nuclear and missile testing: A move away from US national holidays?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 7, 2022
How US-ROK response missile launches bolster deterrence against North Korea
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How US-ROK response missile launches bolster deterrence against North Korea

Exercises fit into broader efforts to restore joint drills and push forward transfer of wartime control to Seoul

How US-ROK response missile launches bolster deterrence against North Korea
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston July 5, 2022
Moon’s legacy limits Yoon’s options for information warfare against North Korea
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Moon’s legacy limits Yoon’s options for information warfare against North Korea

Conservatives have often ramped up anti-regime propaganda when in power but may have trouble doing so this time

Moon’s legacy limits Yoon’s options for information warfare against North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell July 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
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Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30

Timeline: From North Korea’s ‘military action plan’ to missiles and summits
NK Pro
NK Pro July 1, 2022
State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit
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State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit

An in-depth analysis of criticism of ‘Asian NATO,’ media coverage of heavy rains and floods and anti-US propaganda

State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 30, 2022
What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 30, 2022
Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
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Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good

Repeated missile launches from Pyongyang airfield this year suggest Washington could target it for future designations

Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 29, 2022
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