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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
North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources

North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources

Evidence suggests parade may have already taken place

North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2020
After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
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After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing

North Korea recently shattered history & decentralized power by appointing two new marshals to the Korean People’s Army

After key promotions, Kim Jong Un’s power over North Korea may be diminishing
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy October 9, 2020
Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday

Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday

COVID-19 concerns and other curiosities loom as Pyongyang prepares to host the country's largest celebrations in years

Military parades and mass games: What to expect on North Korea’s Oct. 10 holiday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 9, 2020
Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
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Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’

North Korea's leader put the country on yet another speed battle to reach economic goals before a major Jan. 2021 event

Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 6, 2020
Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again
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Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again

Changes to North Korea’s Executive Policy Council mark a fundamental shift in how the Workers’ Party of Korea operates

Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser October 6, 2020
Swords and statues: North Korea shows off world leaders’ gifts to Kim Jong Un

Swords and statues: North Korea shows off world leaders’ gifts to Kim Jong Un

DPRK state media newly revealed that Xi Xinping gave Kim Jong Un a bronze bust in his own image as a gift last year

Swords and statues: North Korea shows off world leaders’ gifts to Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 6, 2020
North Korean Politburo starts ‘80-day battle’ ahead of January Party Congress

North Korean Politburo starts ‘80-day battle’ ahead of January Party Congress

Kim Yo Jong returns to the table and top military officials promoted to KPA Marshal in Politburo meeting on Oct. 5

North Korean Politburo starts ‘80-day battle’ ahead of January Party Congress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 5, 2020
New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade
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New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade

Numerous North Korean transporter-erector-launchers and new conventional weapons may enjoy the limelight on Oct. 10

New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 5, 2020