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Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

When North Korea and China hosted an Olympics for prisoners of war

When North Korea and China hosted an Olympics for prisoners of war

The bizarre episode during the Korean War was an attempt to brainwash captured soldiers into believing in communism

When North Korea and China hosted an Olympics for prisoners of war
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia February 18, 2022
North Korea completes erasure of Kim Jong Un’s ‘supreme commander’ symbol

North Korea completes erasure of Kim Jong Un’s ‘supreme commander’ symbol

Removal of special red flag from guard post, calendars normalizes Kim’s military leadership under state flag

North Korea completes erasure of Kim Jong Un’s ‘supreme commander’ symbol
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 17, 2022
Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
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Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang

North Korea may have refrained from new missile reveals or launches due to Winter Olympics and resource constraints

Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 17, 2022
Why Nikon was North Korea’s favorite camera in 2021
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Why Nikon was North Korea’s favorite camera in 2021

State media metadata reveals the serious hardware that DPRK photographers use to create regime propaganda

Why Nikon was North Korea’s favorite camera in 2021
Ángel García
Ángel García February 17, 2022
What’s in it for the working man? Why North Koreans show up for low-wage jobs

What’s in it for the working man? Why North Koreans show up for low-wage jobs

State-assigned jobs rarely pay a livable salary, but there are other benefits for reporting to one’s workplace

What’s in it for the working man? Why North Koreans show up for low-wage jobs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 16, 2022
Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea
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Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea

Market fees could become important revenue source amid trade restart, while empty chair hints at leadership changes

Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser February 16, 2022
Agents in China and Russia help advance North Korean missile development: Report
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Agents in China and Russia help advance North Korean missile development: Report

UN Panel of Experts report documents efforts of DPRK nationals to procure Kevlar, steel and other materials for WMDs

Agents in China and Russia help advance North Korean missile development: Report
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda February 16, 2022
The China connection: North Korea’s nuclear operations in the Middle Kingdom
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The China connection: North Korea’s nuclear operations in the Middle Kingdom

Recent missile tests underscore the importance of North Korea's procurement and proliferation networks in China

The China connection: North Korea’s nuclear operations in the Middle Kingdom
Gary Somerville | James Byrne February 14, 2022
US again emphasizes sanctions with selection of new ambassador to South Korea
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US again emphasizes sanctions with selection of new ambassador to South Korea

North Korea is likely to see Philip Goldberg’s past role as sanctions promoter as more evidence of US ‘hostile policy’

US again emphasizes sanctions with selection of new ambassador to South Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 14, 2022
Key UN report gives little grounds for optimism about DPRK missile development
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Key UN report gives little grounds for optimism about DPRK missile development

Recent burst of testing shows North Korea’s commitment to military modernization, Panel of Experts draft report says

Key UN report gives little grounds for optimism about DPRK missile development
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda February 11, 2022
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