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US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 1, 2023
Largest North Korea-China bridge may be preparing for grand opening
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Largest North Korea-China bridge may be preparing for grand opening

Satellite imagery shows fresh road work on New Yalu River Bridge, which could facilitate dramatic increase in trade

Largest North Korea-China bridge may be preparing for grand opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 1, 2023
US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs

US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs

Expert says designations appear aimed at highlighting countries’ trilateral security cooperation against DPRK threats

US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 1, 2023
North Korea in August 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023

North Korea in August 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro September 1, 2023
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
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Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023

Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro
NK Pro September 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s foreign policy failures have left the entire peninsula worse off

Kim Jong Un’s foreign policy failures have left the entire peninsula worse off

North Korea had no backup after talks with US collapsed and has not pursued options that could help end its isolation

Kim Jong Un’s foreign policy failures have left the entire peninsula worse off
Rob York
Rob York September 1, 2023
US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 31, 2023
North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures

North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures

Tour operators view law as ‘positive sign’ for foreign visitors’ return, but are uncertain how it will work in practice

North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 31, 2023
North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says

North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says

US and 3 other countries allege Sergei Shoigu sought to purchase artillery shells during trip to Pyongyang last month

North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 31, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
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State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine

An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties

State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 31, 2023