Signs of vegetation die-off at test stand come as DPRK looks to put three more military satellites in orbit this year
Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions
Test comes as North Korea celebrates 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army
Removal of Korean Peninsula from flag carrier’s logo is in line with sweeping changes to inter-Korean symbols this year
Leader did not attend conference where top official demanded attendees become ‘powerful megaphones’ for Kim’s teaching
External Economic Relations minister leads first DPRK delegation to Iran in almost five years
North Korea blames US-ROK air force drills for raising tensions in report on test of command and control over nukes
Satellite imagery shows construction on installation next to launchpad at Sohae Satellite Launching Center
Launch comes days after reported cruise and anti-aircraft missile tests from DPRK west coast
First such tests since February come amid joint US-ROK air force drills, though leader Kim Jong Un not reported present
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