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Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade
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Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade

NK Pro analysis shows security personnel flanked Kim Jong Un’s closest advisers for first time at major event

Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2024
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
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North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops

North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK News November 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits

Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits

North Korean leader inspects experimental scallop farm amid push to retake central control of rural economy

Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2024
How Trump could reshape US strategy for countering North Korean cyber threats
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How Trump could reshape US strategy for countering North Korean cyber threats

President-elect likely to maintain Biden’s aggressive approach but could downplay cooperation with allies

How Trump could reshape US strategy for countering North Korean cyber threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 25, 2024
Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser

Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser

Alex Wong helped organize summits with Kim Jong Un and will now shape foreign policy as assistant to the president

Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 25, 2024
North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
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North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push

NK Pro analysis of arms expo highlights Pyongyang’s focus on improving capabilities to fight a drone war

North Korea reveals new vertical take-off drones amid ‘modern warfare’ push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 22, 2024
North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
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North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu

An in-depth analysis of unexplained natural phenomena, Mother’s Day celebrations and criticism of ROK president

North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US

North Korean leader says boosting nukes is most important task at first major weapons event since Trump election

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 22, 2024
Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House
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Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House

Former US government official discusses Trump’s administration picks and their stances on peninsula issues

Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2024
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