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South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis

South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis

Meeting of top defense officials follows North Korea’s test of a ‘reconnaissance satellite’ on Sunday

South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2022
North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people

North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people

DPRK yet to begin vaccinations as UN rapporteur calls for donation of 60 million doses

North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 28, 2022
North Korean party officials attend second day of major ideology conference

North Korean party officials attend second day of major ideology conference

Kim Jong Un's top aide leads activities in Pyongyang as recon satellite system likely tested nearby

North Korean party officials attend second day of major ideology conference
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2022
North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems

North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems

State media does not disclose appearance of projectile launched Sunday as part of the satellite test

North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting

Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting

North Korean leader cites failures to keep up with reality at conference emphasizing ideological unity

Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2022
North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine

North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine

Foreign ministry statement does not mention Russian invasion, criticizes US ‘disregard’ of Moscow’s security concerns

North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 27, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

South Korean authorities express regret that latest launch comes amid crisis in Ukraine

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2022
Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery
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Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery

High-resolution image confirms trucks arrived at key military base, suggesting parade will take place within eight weeks

Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2022
Ukraine’s disarmament invited Russian invasion, Yoon campaign spokesman claims

Ukraine’s disarmament invited Russian invasion, Yoon campaign spokesman claims

South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol’s team suggests ROK’s situation will mirror Ukraine if opponent wins

Ukraine’s disarmament invited Russian invasion, Yoon campaign spokesman claims
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2022
Local North Korean party officials gather for big ideology meeting: Imagery

Local North Korean party officials gather for big ideology meeting: Imagery

Upcoming conference appears to be part of Kim Jong Un’s efforts to enforce strict ideological cohesion at all levels

Local North Korean party officials gather for big ideology meeting: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 25, 2022