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State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
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State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’

An in-depth analysis of efforts to promote national defense, a meeting on reforestation, Kim Jong Il’s birthday and more

State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 16, 2023
Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275
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Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275

David Cheng Chang discusses how the fight over territory morphed into one over prisoners of war

Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 14, 2023
How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite

How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite

City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue

How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi February 14, 2023
Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations
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Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations

The bomb may prevent DPRK from invading and full-scale war, but US extended deterrence already provides same benefits

Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
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State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more

State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 10, 2023
Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade

Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade

Analysts say ICBM-heavy event sends clear message to US, but question whether Kim Jong Un has named daughter his heir

Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer February 10, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era
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What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era

Reveal of new missile shows steady progress toward weapons goals, while daughter’s prominence hints at health troubles

What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 9, 2023
Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks

Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks

Allies’ push to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation comes as Pyongyang racks up billions in stolen virtual currency

Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 8, 2023
Top US, ROK diplomats reaffirm ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korea

Top US, ROK diplomats reaffirm ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korea

Allies’ nuclear envoys also state South Korea is not interested in WMD program after Yoon Suk-yeol floated possibility

Top US, ROK diplomats reaffirm ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 6, 2023
US, ROK hold second joint air drills in a week against North Korean threat

US, ROK hold second joint air drills in a week against North Korean threat

US defense secretary pledged earlier this week to continue deploying strategic assets to Seoul

US, ROK hold second joint air drills in a week against North Korean threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 3, 2023