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North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications
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North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications

Ampulized missiles, if widely deployed, would represent a significant upgrade to North Korea's weapon arsenal

North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 1, 2021
Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
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Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30

Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro
NK Pro October 1, 2021
‘Trust and pride’ in the military behind proposal to end Korean War, says Moon

‘Trust and pride’ in the military behind proposal to end Korean War, says Moon

South Korean president applauds ROK military advancements as he repeats calls for end-of-war declaration with DPRK

‘Trust and pride’ in the military behind proposal to end Korean War, says Moon
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 1, 2021
Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
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Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines

U-turn on communication channels allows North Korea to test US and ROK approach, while appearing as a responsible actor

Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 30, 2021
Chinese diplomat urges South Korea to address DPRK’s ‘reasonable concerns’

Chinese diplomat urges South Korea to address DPRK’s ‘reasonable concerns’

Beijing’s Liu Xiaoming and Seoul’s Noh Kyu-duk discussed North Korea’s recent missile tests and future responses

Chinese diplomat urges South Korea to address DPRK’s ‘reasonable concerns’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 30, 2021
South Korea vows to prepare for ‘early October’ inter-Korean hotline talks

South Korea vows to prepare for ‘early October’ inter-Korean hotline talks

Kim Jong Un expressed willingness to restore hotlines in a landmark speech, while criticizing Seoul’s hostile policies

South Korea vows to prepare for ‘early October’ inter-Korean hotline talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 30, 2021
South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency
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South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency

Seoul's rising status has brought new challenges beyond North Korea, as its growing cooperation with Australia shows

South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency
Peter Lee
Peter Lee September 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October

Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October

DPRK leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong also promoted to member of top decision-making body in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung September 29, 2021
Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable

Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable

Despite growing North Korean threat, ROK nuclear ambitions face US opposition and risk incurring economic sanctions

Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 29, 2021
Kim Yo Jong dangles possibility of inter-Korean summit, end-of-war declaration

Kim Yo Jong dangles possibility of inter-Korean summit, end-of-war declaration

The statement follows Washington’s interests in discussing the end-of-war declaration

Kim Yo Jong dangles possibility of inter-Korean summit, end-of-war declaration
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 25, 2021