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

How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime
Daniel SalisburyDaniel Salisbury November 29, 2024
North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term
Opinion

North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term

Kim Jong Un has thrown off isolation to support invasion of Ukraine, but Trump’s rapport with leader provides an opening

North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term
Benjamin R. YoungBenjamin R. Young November 28, 2024
North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
Analysis

North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push

NK Pro analysis of arms expo highlights Pyongyang’s focus on improving capabilities to fight a drone war

North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US
News

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US

North Korean leader says boosting nukes is most important task at first major weapons event since Trump election

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 22, 2024
North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find
News

North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find

Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time

North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin November 21, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
News

Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties

Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense

Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 15, 2024
South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
News

South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM

Test of Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile demonstrates ROK’s ability to carry out precision strikes, military says

South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 8, 2024
Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term
Analysis

Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term

Former US officials say DPRK is no longer Trump’s ‘most urgent problem,’ though rapport with Kim Jong Un may spur talks

Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads
Analysis

New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads

Solid-fuel Hwasong-19 may be step toward multiple warhead missile, as DPRK seeks to compel US to drop disarmament goal

New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda November 1, 2024
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