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State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade
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State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade

An in-depth analysis of military parade aftermath, criticism of ROK human rights, tourist area renovations and more

State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 2, 2023
North Korea hurls racist and sexist insults at new US human rights envoy

North Korea hurls racist and sexist insults at new US human rights envoy

Criticism of Julie Turner as ‘wicked woman’ of ‘uncertain ethnicity’ reflects DPRK’s regressive views, experts say

North Korea hurls racist and sexist insults at new US human rights envoy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 2, 2023
How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division

How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division

Geneva Conference sought to replace armistice agreement that ended Korean War, but only succeeded in splitting Vietnam

How a last-ditch attempt to unify Korea cemented an all but permanent division
James Fretwell
James Fretwell August 1, 2023
JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’

JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’

Remarks come as large-scale US-ROK summer drills set for this month, which DPRK has responded to fiercely in past

JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 1, 2023
Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea

Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea

Experts say Pyongyang’s silence suggests talks on release of American soldier could drag on longer than initially feared

Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 1, 2023
Conspicuous cooperation: Why Shoigu made a show of buying arms from North Korea
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Conspicuous cooperation: Why Shoigu made a show of buying arms from North Korea

Russia could have discussed weapons sales discreetly, but it chose ostentation to send a political message

Conspicuous cooperation: Why Shoigu made a show of buying arms from North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 1, 2023
Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
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Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years

Rare flights for Russian and Chinese delegations to military parade suggest North Korea has shed COVID fears

Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2023
Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
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Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade

In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles

Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023
Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine

Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine

Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang

Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung July 31, 2023
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
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World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade

New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed

World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans July 31, 2023