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Daniel Salisbury

Daniel Salisbury

Dr. Daniel Salisbury is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Science and Security Studies (CSSS) at King’s College London.

Features

How the UK fought to keep a North Korean shadow embassy out of London

Britain feared a DPRK push for IMO membership would give it a foothold to carry out smuggling and terrorism

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyNovember 10, 2025
Evergreen

Cashing in on the crown: North Korea’s foray into British royal memorabilia

Newly released archives reveal how the DPRK capitalized on a royal wedding through commemorative stamps and coins

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyOctober 3, 2025
Evergreen

Billions from bullion: The hidden history of North Korea’s gold sales in the UK

Decades before turning to crypto, the DPRK raked in billions for its coffers through a far more conventional source

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyAugust 29, 2025
Evergreen

How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs

Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyFebruary 6, 2025
Analysis

How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties

Evidence left by regime may answer questions about DPRK support for Syria’s development of weapons of mass destruction

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyDecember 19, 2024
Features

How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime

Berlin embassy was at center of procurement efforts during Cold War, relying on tactics the DPRK still uses today

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyNovember 29, 2024
Analysis

Trouble ahead: The future of North Korea’s illicit efforts to procure WMD tech

Weak sanctions and ties with Russia have DPRK poised to advance weapons development and arms sales in years to come

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyAugust 1, 2024
Evergreen

Flight of the Concorde? North Korea’s brief flirtation with supersonic airliners

DPRK once pursued deal to buy Concorde jets, highlighting its pursuit of new tech and desire for recognition from West

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyMay 3, 2024
Analysis

How North Korean diplomatic missions help proliferation and arms trafficking

Embassies and consulates used for WMD procurement have tended to be located in high-tech and less regulated markets

Daniel SalisburyDaniel SalisburyAugust 13, 2021