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The ‘80-day battle’ until 2021: What’s next for North Korea this year

The ‘80-day battle’ until 2021: What’s next for North Korea this year

Kim Jong Un's focus may seem like it's on the economy, but it's really on his new ICBM and the White House, experts say

The ‘80-day battle’ until 2021: What’s next for North Korea this year
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 14, 2020
Moon’s reaction to shooting victim’s death risks his party’s time in office

Moon’s reaction to shooting victim’s death risks his party’s time in office

North Korean soldiers killed government worker from South on Sept. 22, and Moon took six days to state his condolences

Moon’s reaction to shooting victim’s death risks his party’s time in office
Dylan Stent
Dylan Stent October 13, 2020
Kim Jong Un inspects mining area badly hit by recent typhoon

Kim Jong Un inspects mining area badly hit by recent typhoon

The North Korean leader reviews progress at apartment construction site

Kim Jong Un inspects mining area badly hit by recent typhoon
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim October 13, 2020
Missiles galore: North Korea’s post-parade prognosis — NKNews Podcast Ep.150
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Missiles galore: North Korea’s post-parade prognosis — NKNews Podcast Ep.150

NK News reporters Jeongmin Kim, Colin Zwirko and Min Chao Choy discuss the Oct. 10 military parade in Pyongyang

Missiles galore: North Korea’s post-parade prognosis — NKNews Podcast Ep.150
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 12, 2020
Apologies, tears and a ‘war deterrent’: Top quotes from Kim Jong Un’s speech

Apologies, tears and a ‘war deterrent’: Top quotes from Kim Jong Un’s speech

The North Korean leader’s Oct. 10 speech focused on the country’s resilience in the face of many “hardships”

Apologies, tears and a ‘war deterrent’: Top quotes from Kim Jong Un’s speech
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 12, 2020
Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional

Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional

North Korea deployed new settings, new editing techniques and more to put together a “new genre” of state TV broadcasts

Photos: North Korea’s cinematic military parade was both high-tech and emotional
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 12, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s soft, apologetic Oct. 10 speech also hints at rising friction
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Kim Jong Un’s soft, apologetic Oct. 10 speech also hints at rising friction

Pyongyang didn’t cross anybody’s red lines this weekend, but it still sent a clear military message to the U.S.

Kim Jong Un’s soft, apologetic Oct. 10 speech also hints at rising friction
Christopher Green
Christopher Green October 12, 2020
North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events

Kim Jong Un said to a maskless crowd that the country was virus-free, but masks returned at other events Saturday

North Korea sends mixed signals on COVID-19 at post-military parade events
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2020
North Korea reveals new giant ICBMs at historic military parade set before dawn

North Korea reveals new giant ICBMs at historic military parade set before dawn

Four of a new 11-axle ICBM and four of the known Hwasong-15 ICBM rolled through the streets of Pyongyang on Saturday

North Korea reveals new giant ICBMs at historic military parade set before dawn
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2020
Kim Jong Un sheds tears and speaks of North Korea’s hardships at holiday speech

Kim Jong Un sheds tears and speaks of North Korea’s hardships at holiday speech

Speaking at the ruling party's 75th anniversary events, Kim also expressed hopes to "hold hands" with South Korea again

Kim Jong Un sheds tears and speaks of North Korea’s hardships at holiday speech
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Kelly Kasulis October 10, 2020