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Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

North Korean leader’s sister also confirms two rockets fired on Sunday while railing against ROK detection capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2022
Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks

Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks

First update in nine years seeks to boost defense spending but identifies China as foremost threat over DPRK

Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2022
NGO calls for reinvestigating Dutch firms that allegedly employed North Koreans

NGO calls for reinvestigating Dutch firms that allegedly employed North Koreans

La Strada appeals dismissal of case due to lack of evidence, maintains companies knew of North Korean shipyard workers

NGO calls for reinvestigating Dutch firms that allegedly employed North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 19, 2022
North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

Pyongyang to finalize reconnaissance satellite plans by early 2023 after ‘successful’ rocket launch Sunday

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2022
North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

First missile tests in month follow Kim Jong Un's on-the-spot guidance of new solid-fuel engine

North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2022
UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year

UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year

DPRK rejects ‘grave infringement’ as US-led conspiracy to overthrow the Kim Jong Un regime

UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 16, 2022
Sudden appearance of new North Korean ship points to identify-spoofing scheme
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Sudden appearance of new North Korean ship points to identify-spoofing scheme

Fake identifiers link vessel to Thae Song 8, a cargo ship tied to coal smuggling that may be seeking to evade sanctions

Sudden appearance of new North Korean ship points to identify-spoofing scheme
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 16, 2022
North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development

North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development

First test of solid-fuel engine at Sohae spaceport is part of DPRK’s plans to improve the survivability of its ICBMs

North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 16, 2022
US launches new Space Force unit to deter ‘existential’ North Korean threat

US launches new Space Force unit to deter ‘existential’ North Korean threat

Pyongyang likely paying close attention to new US defense mechanism in South Korea, expert says

US launches new Space Force unit to deter ‘existential’ North Korean threat
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 15, 2022
Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report

Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report

ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture

Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer December 15, 2022