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Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea
Analysis

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 WeiserMartin 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 PandaAnkit 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 BernalGabriela Bernal February 14, 2022
Key UN report gives little grounds for optimism about DPRK missile development
Analysis

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 PandaAnkit Panda February 11, 2022
Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
Analysis

Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy

In wide-ranging interview, Moon appeals to those at home and abroad to continue his vision for peace on the peninsula

Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
James FretwellJames Fretwell February 10, 2022
North Korean ship appears to manipulate location data to move illegal coal
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North Korean ship appears to manipulate location data to move illegal coal

Tae Dong Gang 9 jumped hundreds of miles in GPS system within hours, the latest sign DPRK continues to flout sanctions

North Korean ship appears to manipulate location data to move illegal coal
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell February 10, 2022
50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
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50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report

Upcoming report marks first time so many countries have endorsed conclusion, though China and Russia remain unconvinced

50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell February 9, 2022
Kim goes hypersonic: How ultra-modern weapons give North Korea a leg up on US
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Kim goes hypersonic: How ultra-modern weapons give North Korea a leg up on US

Blunting Pyongyang’s advantage will hinge on efforts to update defense systems to counter maneuverable missiles

Kim goes hypersonic: How ultra-modern weapons give North Korea a leg up on US
Uzi RubinUzi Rubin February 9, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s private beach used to launch missiles last month: Analysis
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s private beach used to launch missiles last month: Analysis

Revelation raises new questions over whether North Korean leader concealed presence at late-January missile tests

Kim Jong Un’s private beach used to launch missiles last month: Analysis
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 8, 2022
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