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Brace yourselves: why North Korea is ready to turn up the tensions in 2020

Brace yourselves: why North Korea is ready to turn up the tensions in 2020

With little progress in diplomacy, expect Pyongyang to return to a familiar playbook

Brace yourselves: why North Korea is ready to turn up the tensions in 2020
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 4, 2019
Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Senior army leader's comments follow Trump's remarks that U.S. is still willing to use military force if necessary

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 4, 2019
North Korea’s unusual Party plenum in late December: what to expect
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North Korea’s unusual Party plenum in late December: what to expect

An atypical decision to hold a late-year party plenum foreshadows a major hard-line policy shift

North Korea’s unusual Party plenum in late December: what to expect
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 4, 2019
By shunning the South, North Korea is shooting itself in the foot

By shunning the South, North Korea is shooting itself in the foot

History has shown that inter-Korean engagement puts pressure on Washington to engage with Pyongyang as well

By shunning the South, North Korea is shooting itself in the foot
Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Ramon Pacheco Pardo December 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea’s “revolutionary” Mount Paektu on horseback

Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea’s “revolutionary” Mount Paektu on horseback

DPRK leader calls on citizens to "demonstrate the country's dignity and honor before the world"

Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea’s “revolutionary” Mount Paektu on horseback
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
Trump says he has “confidence” in Kim Jong Un, believes he’ll denuclearize

Trump says he has “confidence” in Kim Jong Un, believes he’ll denuclearize

U.S. President reiterates strong relationship with "rocket man" DPRK leader

Trump says he has “confidence” in Kim Jong Un, believes he’ll denuclearize
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 1-November 30 period

North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2019
U.S. must decide what “Christmas gift” it will receive from North Korea: MFA

U.S. must decide what “Christmas gift” it will receive from North Korea: MFA

Vice foreign minister rejects Washington's calls for talks, warns it could "backtrack" on good-will measures

U.S. must decide what “Christmas gift” it will receive from North Korea: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
Fire, fury, and summitry: reporting on North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.105
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Fire, fury, and summitry: reporting on North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.105

Before she leaves the NK News team, senior correspondent Dagyum Ji sits down to discuss her thoughts on all things DPRK

Fire, fury, and summitry: reporting on North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.105
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 3, 2019
North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

PM spokesperson declines to comment on DPRK’s apparent missile strike threat against Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019