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December 27, 2024

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USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
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North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons

North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
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Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show

NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training

Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
NK PRO

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US

Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2024
North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution

North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution

Experts say Supreme People’s Assembly likely to formalize Kim Jong Un’s rejection of reunification and redefine border

North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak

North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak

Choe Son Hui left Pyongyang on Monday and will attend two events in St. Petersburg this week, Russian Embassy says

North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung September 16, 2024
Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2024
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
NK PRO

North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant

Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests

North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
NK PRO

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses

An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 13, 2024
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