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US, Japan launching joint research project to counter ‘hypersonic threats’
New initiative comes after two hypersonic missile tests by North Korea in the last four months
North Korea says it can’t attend Olympics due to ‘hostile forces,’ COVID-19
Pyongyang informs public of plans to skip the Beijing Winter Games, pledges support to China for successful event
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Dec. 28 to Jan. 6
An analytical look at the party plenum, hypersonic missile launch, new cartoons from a sanctioned studio and more
Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
Short-range missile launches present new challenges to existing defense systems, but Kim knows he can get away scot-free
North Korea hackers weaponize holiday cheer in latest cyberattack against Russia
Spear-phishing attack disguised as New Year’s greeting targeted diplomats, using modified version of Konni malware
Superpowers declare nuclear war ‘must never be fought,’ stress disarmament
Joint statement by five nuclear nations, including US and China, does not address North Korea denuclearization
A foreign media failure? Evaluating 10 years of the AP bureau in Pyongyang
Journalists and experts say access has worsened, but most insist that on-the-ground reporting remains valuable
Opening the first US news bureau in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 216
Jean Lee discusses the advantages and hurdles to doing journalism in the DPRK, working with local staff and more
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31