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North Korea has “a lot of nuclear power,” Trump warns voters at town hall

North Korea has “a lot of nuclear power,” Trump warns voters at town hall

U.S. President concedes Americans may not prioritize DPRK issue, but repeats line that Democrats would start a war

North Korea has “a lot of nuclear power,” Trump warns voters at town hall
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2020
Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo

Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo

Kim Hyong Jun, Ho Chol Man, and Ri Ho Rim all seen voting at recent ruling party meeting

Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 5, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
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Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK Pro
NK Pro March 4, 2020
Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea

Statement is Kim Yo Jong's first official pronouncement carried by DPRK state media

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 3, 2020
North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

Vice foreign minister Ri Kil Song praises DPRK leader's "historic maiden visit" to Vietnam last February

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

State media says weapons tests helped improve readiness and accuracy of soldiers

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2020
North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting

North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting

Official reactions to corrupt “betrayal," self-criticisms highlighted on Party daily front page

North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
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Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways

The North Korean leader's guidance of a CC meeting and a drill shows domestic discipline remains the top priority

Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee February 29, 2020
On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

North Korean army turned small islet into "sea of flames," state media says

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 28, 2020
Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

North Korean leader in Politburo meeting pointed to "recent incident" also involving a Party cadre training base

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2020