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US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats

US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats

Trilateral defense meeting also agrees to regularize joint military drills, while condemning DPRK’s missile launches

US, ROK, Japan push to increase intel sharing to deal with North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 17, 2023
Russia ‘sincerely hopes’ North Korea will ease COVID controls: Senior official

Russia ‘sincerely hopes’ North Korea will ease COVID controls: Senior official

Deputy foreign minister says border restrictions stand in way of improved cooperation, as two sides look to boost trade

Russia ‘sincerely hopes’ North Korea will ease COVID controls: Senior official
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 17, 2023
Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities

Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities

Experts highlight DPRK’s technological and logistical limitations, though ambiguity could work in country’s favor

Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities
James Fretwell
James Fretwell April 14, 2023
As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
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As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous

Frequency and diversity of launches put more aircraft at risk, increasing likelihood of disruptions and even catastrophe

As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
Edward Condit
Edward Condit April 14, 2023
US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders

US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders

B-52 strategic bombers and F-16s join exercise after US and Japan hold aerial drills amid ‘severe’ security situation

US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time

North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time

‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says

North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 14, 2023
US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats

US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats

Officials pledge to improve capabilities and strengthen coordination, as DPRK launches another long-range missile

US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
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State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism

An in-depth analysis of a new productivity campaign, law on scientific experts, Xi’s message to Kim Jong Un and more

State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 13, 2023
Russian Far East region says it sent nearly 3K tons of corn to North Korea

Russian Far East region says it sent nearly 3K tons of corn to North Korea

Customs data from Amur Oblast gives rare look at bilateral trade figures following reports of food shortages in DPRK

Russian Far East region says it sent nearly 3K tons of corn to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 13, 2023
North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

Authorities warn Hokkaido residents to seek shelter, stating missile expected to fall near island, but later lift notice

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 13, 2023