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December 21, 2024

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North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
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North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast

Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage

North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 13, 2024
From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
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From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea

An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures

From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
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North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more

North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 13, 2024
In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
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In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one

Martial law tarnished South Korea’s image as reliable security partner, and hopes for bigger role in US nuclear policy

In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 13, 2024
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
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North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening

North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 12, 2024
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
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Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran

Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal December 12, 2024
Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2024
How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
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How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles

Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China

How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 11, 2024
North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

Passenger trains will run between Tumangang and Russia’s Khasan three times a week as two sides push to boost tourism

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 11, 2024
North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis

State media largely sticks to facts but paints South Korea as ‘chaotic’ and lacking strong leadership

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 11, 2024