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Is the North Korean arms deal in new documentary ‘The Mole’ typical, or a scam?
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Is the North Korean arms deal in new documentary ‘The Mole’ typical, or a scam?

Differences with how North Korea normally does its arms dealing have the expert community raising eyebrows

Is the North Korean arms deal in new documentary ‘The Mole’ typical, or a scam?
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy October 14, 2020
Moon’s reaction to shooting victim’s death risks his party’s time in office
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Moon’s reaction to shooting victim’s death risks his party’s time in office

North Korean soldiers killed government worker from South on Sept. 22, and Moon took six days to state his condolences

Moon’s reaction to shooting victim’s death risks his party’s time in office
Dylan StentDylan Stent October 13, 2020
Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup
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Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup

With a rapidly-transforming threat looming in the DPRK, who knows what will be on display a decade from now?

Missiles, guns and camo: A look at North Korea’s entire military parade lineup
Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 13, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s soft, apologetic Oct. 10 speech also hints at rising friction
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Kim Jong Un’s soft, apologetic Oct. 10 speech also hints at rising friction

Pyongyang didn’t cross anybody’s red lines this weekend, but it still sent a clear military message to the U.S.

Kim Jong Un’s soft, apologetic Oct. 10 speech also hints at rising friction
Christopher GreenChristopher Green October 12, 2020
Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before
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Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before

More new military equipment introduced at October 10 parade than any other parade in recent DPRK history

Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before
Joost OliemansJoost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 11, 2020
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new Hwasong-16 ICBM & Pukguksong-4 missile system
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What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new Hwasong-16 ICBM & Pukguksong-4 missile system

The world should expect to see the Hwasong-16 ICBM tested within the next year

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s new Hwasong-16 ICBM & Pukguksong-4 missile system
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda October 11, 2020
After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
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After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing

North Korea recently shattered history & decentralized power by appointing two new marshals to the Korean People’s Army

After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy October 9, 2020
Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday
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Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday

COVID-19 concerns and other curiosities loom as Pyongyang prepares to host the country's largest celebrations in years

Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 9, 2020
Why South Korea’s call for a Northeast Asia health initiative will likely fail
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Why South Korea’s call for a Northeast Asia health initiative will likely fail

South Korea's president wants China, Mongolia, Japan and — most importantly — North Korea to band together on COVID-19

Why South Korea’s call for a Northeast Asia health initiative will likely fail
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal October 9, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward
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UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward

Former Panel of Experts members discuss what the Panel can hope to achieve as the will to implement sanctions wanes

UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 8, 2020