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North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open
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North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open

State media moderated its coverage of the DPRK's second missile launch in a week

North Korea’s May 9 test: Kim Jong Un raises the stakes but keeps his options open
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee May 10, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week
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What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week

This week's test likely marks the beginning of a new testing campaign

What to make of North Korea’s second missile launch this week
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un guided “long-range strike” drill on Thursday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided “long-range strike” drill on Thursday: KCNA

Missiles appear to be the same as those tested over the weekend

Kim Jong Un guided “long-range strike” drill on Thursday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
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Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities

The month also saw some major political events and a summit in Vladivostok

Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

Former vice foreign minister Kim Hyong Jun has served in Moscow since 2014

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 7, 2019
What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70
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What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70

The NK News Seoul team discusses the DPRK's new rocket and prospects for diplomacy going forward

What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 6, 2019
The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile
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The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile

Saturday's exercise may mark the ominous start of a broader testing campaign

The “Songun Iskander”: unpacking North Korea’s new missile
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 6, 2019
Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019
North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the April 1- April 30 period

North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2019
No remaining suspects in custody for Kim Jong Nam murder as Doan Thi Huong set free

No remaining suspects in custody for Kim Jong Nam murder as Doan Thi Huong set free

Vietnamese citizen pleaded guilty to reduced charges in April, is set to return home Friday

No remaining suspects in custody for Kim Jong Nam murder as Doan Thi Huong set free
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 2019