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Hwang Pyong So arrives in South Korea
High-ranking N. Korean party, military officials make rare visit to South
Why the U.S. made Korea exception for landmine ban
American military continues to view Korean situation as special case, Cold War relic
The An-2: N. Korea’s surprisingly capable Soviet-era biplane
Old aircraft design highly effective, important N. Korean threat capability
N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden
Top DPRK diplomatic post in Stockholm vacant since last holder purged in December
N. Korea fires more missiles ahead of Chuseok holiday
Pyongyang continues high rate of missile and rocket tests this year
September: Kim Jong Un a virtual no-show
Kim’s absence, continuing position changes lead to uncertainty and speculation about the regime
N. Korea may be developing ballistic missile submarine
Sub, associated missile would have significant deterrent, propaganda value for Pyongyang
N. Korea appoints former vice FM as ambassador to Russia
Experienced diplomat becomes top N. Korean in Moscow as DPRK-Russia ties improve
N. Korea conducts paratrooper training drill as UFG concludes
Drill demonstrates North’s own military capability, contrast with UFG
North will continue with rocket, missile launches – state media
Editorial by rocket researcher boasts of successful missile tests, warns of more launches