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February 24, 2025

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EXPLAINER: How US-ROK military drills have evolved in response to North Korea
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EXPLAINER: How US-ROK military drills have evolved in response to North Korea

The allies have altered the scope, aims and methods of joint exercises to support both deterrence and diplomacy

EXPLAINER: How US-ROK military drills have evolved in response to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 19, 2022
How Yoon Suk-yeol could pursue cooperation with China on North Korea
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How Yoon Suk-yeol could pursue cooperation with China on North Korea

Next South Korean president’s embrace of US risks angering China, but Seoul still has interests that align with Beijing

How Yoon Suk-yeol could pursue cooperation with China on North Korea
John Petrushka
John Petrushka April 19, 2022
New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea
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New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea

DPRK appears to have mostly torn down floating hotel, but cause of wildfire at Ananti golf course still unclear

New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 18, 2022
North Korea’s latest missile launch a step toward tactical nuclear weapons
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North Korea’s latest missile launch a step toward tactical nuclear weapons

Test launch may mark onset of dangerous new chapter in DPRK weapons development and foreshadow another nuclear test

North Korea’s latest missile launch a step toward tactical nuclear weapons
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 18, 2022
Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle

Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle

Woman recently seen hovering around North Korean leader with large handbag, though identity and role remain unknown

Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2022
Japan faces hurdles in acquiring counterstrike options against DPRK attacks
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Japan faces hurdles in acquiring counterstrike options against DPRK attacks

New capability might allow Tokyo to play a bigger role in alliance with US, but efficacy beyond that is less certain

Japan faces hurdles in acquiring counterstrike options against DPRK attacks
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi April 14, 2022
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s imminent military parade
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Everything you need to know about North Korea’s imminent military parade

Displays of long-range, hypersonic and submarine-launched missiles all in the cards for April 15 holiday celebration

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s imminent military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 13, 2022
Yoon’s plan to ditch strategic ambiguity will test US-ROK alliance, DPRK policy
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Yoon’s plan to ditch strategic ambiguity will test US-ROK alliance, DPRK policy

Seoul's economic ties with China and North Korea tensions will complicate efforts to align with Indo-Pacific Strategy

Yoon’s plan to ditch strategic ambiguity will test US-ROK alliance, DPRK policy
Jagannath P. Panda
Jagannath P. Panda April 13, 2022
Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
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Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor

While the DPRK compares favorably with wealthier countries on some metrics, political decisions still hobble the economy

Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 11, 2022
Ship enters key North Korean port after unusually short quarantine period
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Ship enters key North Korean port after unusually short quarantine period

Likely DPRK vessel spent just a week outside Nampho, suggesting policy change or special shipment ahead of holiday

Ship enters key North Korean port after unusually short quarantine period
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 11, 2022
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