Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
North Korea places tactical nukes front and center with New Year’s Day launch
DPRK seeks to make KN-25 the backbone of its tactical nuclear forces, though the weapon likely can’t play that role yet
Kim Jong Un vows to ‘exponentially’ increase nuke production to counter US, ROK
North Korean leader previews ‘new’ ICBM development, spy satellite launch plans in 2023 as major party meeting ends
North Korea tests ‘nuclear-capable’ rocket launcher to ring in new year
Kim Jong Un says ‘super-large multiple rocket launcher system’ can strike anywhere in ROK during handover ceremony
State media review: North Korea slams Seoul’s economic policies as pro-US
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Yoon, praise of nuclear missiles, admonitions to study hard and more
Yoon reprimanded defense minister for failure to intercept North Korean drones
Senior presidential official says it was ‘frustrating’ to watch military’s response but that small drones evaded radar
Yoon Suk-yeol orders ‘retaliation’ against any North Korean provocations
South Korean president says military must fight back without fearing DPRK’s nukes after drone intrusion over border
To avoid the worst, US must abandon pretense of North Korean denuclearization
Sanctions will never convince Kim Jong Un to give up his nukes, making diplomacy the only option to secure stability
Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years
Defense strategy calls for host of new aircraft, destroyers and recon capabilities, as well as anti-drone systems
ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones
Yoon Suk-yeol faults lack of training under predecessor, while military says aircraft were too small to intercept
The best and worst books on North Korea in 2022 — Ep. 268
David Tizzard breaks down the best reads on DPRK politics, human rights, economics, history and more
