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Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Acquisition of two vehicles again demonstrates North Korea’s ability to evade UN sanctions

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans

Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans

North Korean leader visits air force headquarters and key airbase on Aviation Day holiday

Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
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North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before

State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades

North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 30, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks

Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks

DPRK must focus on military to counter attacks on sovereignty like criticism of satellite launch, leader’s sister warns

Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 30, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: How North Korea broke with Soviets and embraced China
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From Moscow to Pyongyang: How North Korea broke with Soviets and embraced China

The DPRK used the Korean War to start playing its allies off each other, a strategy it still employs to this day

From Moscow to Pyongyang: How North Korea broke with Soviets and embraced China
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 29, 2023
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
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North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice

Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes

North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser November 24, 2023
North Korea’s successful satellite launch and what it means – Ep. 317
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North Korea’s successful satellite launch and what it means – Ep. 317

The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s new reconnaissance capability and scrapping of an inter-Korean military deal

North Korea’s successful satellite launch and what it means – Ep. 317
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 24, 2023
Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says

Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says

North Korea says spy satellite will begin operations in 7-10 days, with plans to launch another in 2024

Kim Jong Un viewed photos of US bases taken from new satellite, state media says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2023
How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
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How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term

Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid

How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2023
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit

North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit

Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’

North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko November 22, 2023
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