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What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’
August 15, 2023
US, ROK to kick off summer military exercises that have enraged North Korea
Ulchi Freedom Shield to feature over twice as many field training drills, with US Space Force to join for first time
August 14, 2023
Yoon hails importance of UNC as barrier to DPRK’s ‘communist’ unification vision
U.N. forces still critical for South Korea’s defense in the event of renewed conflict, says South Korean leader
August 11, 2023
A mystery in black and white: The curious case of North Korea’s missing pandas
China has gifted more pandas to the DPRK than any other country, but the animal ambassadors haven’t been seen for years
August 11, 2023
North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company
Koryo Tours says ‘reliable’ DPRK sources point to citizens re-entering country for first time in nearly four years
August 11, 2023
Nicaragua and North Korea to open embassies in each others’ capitals: Managua
Move would elevate ties between anti-US regimes to highest level in decades, though DPRK has yet to confirm plans
August 10, 2023
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
August 10, 2023
Long before Travis King, Panmunjom tours had a history of death and defections
Both North Korea and UN Command use tours to promote their version of history, but sometimes things don’t go to plan
August 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
August 10, 2023
Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
Pariah status drew disparate states together, but they pursued nuclear programs with very different goals
August 8, 2023
