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North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the July 1 and July 31 period

North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro August 5, 2019
Vietnam in compliance with UN sanctions on N. Korean workers abroad, gov’t says

Vietnam in compliance with UN sanctions on N. Korean workers abroad, gov’t says

Over half of workers sent home since 2017 as Hanoi promises to repatriate remainder this year

Vietnam in compliance with UN sanctions on N. Korean workers abroad, gov’t says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 5, 2019
North Korea’s new multiple rocket launcher: insights from the imagery
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North Korea’s new multiple rocket launcher: insights from the imagery

These new systems are likely to complicate wartime planning for the U.S.-South Korea alliance

North Korea’s new multiple rocket launcher: insights from the imagery
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 3, 2019
North Korea isolating itself further through recent missile tests: U.S. official

North Korea isolating itself further through recent missile tests: U.S. official

State Department official describes recent actions by Pyongyang as "self-inflicted damage"

North Korea isolating itself further through recent missile tests: U.S. official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

DPRK state media hails successful launch of new "Juche-oriented weapon"

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
North Korea criticizes closed-door UNSC meeting, defends recent missile tests

North Korea criticizes closed-door UNSC meeting, defends recent missile tests

DPRK foreign ministry issues warning to the UN, UK, France and Germany

North Korea criticizes closed-door UNSC meeting, defends recent missile tests
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
Trump admits North Korean tests may violate UN resolutions

Trump admits North Korean tests may violate UN resolutions

But U.S. President downplayed the launches' significance, says Kim does not want to violate "trust"

Trump admits North Korean tests may violate UN resolutions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
North Korea celebrates Kim-Trump Panmunjom meeting with new commemorative stamp

North Korea celebrates Kim-Trump Panmunjom meeting with new commemorative stamp

“Lightning meeting” described as signaling “fresh start” in U.S.-DPRK relations

North Korea celebrates Kim-Trump Panmunjom meeting with new commemorative stamp
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2019
Pompeo says conversations ongoing, despite North Korean no-show at ASEAN forum

Pompeo says conversations ongoing, despite North Korean no-show at ASEAN forum

U.S. Secretary of State also repeats hopes that working-level talks can begin soon

Pompeo says conversations ongoing, despite North Korean no-show at ASEAN forum
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2019
Why North Korea’s new round of missile testing is no cause for alarm

Why North Korea’s new round of missile testing is no cause for alarm

Pyongyang is acting out, but Kim Jong Un is unlikely to withdraw from diplomacy anytime soon

Why North Korea’s new round of missile testing is no cause for alarm
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 2, 2019