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Full text: How North Korea transformed its nuclear doctrine law
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Full text: How North Korea transformed its nuclear doctrine law

NK PRO chart compares North Korea’s 2013 nuclear doctrine law with the recently updated 2022 version

Full text: How North Korea transformed its nuclear doctrine law
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2022
North Korea’s first-use nuclear doctrine: Key drivers and implications
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North Korea’s first-use nuclear doctrine: Key drivers and implications

Pyongyang’s wide range of scenarios to justify use of nuclear weapons gives more room for misunderstanding and accident

North Korea’s first-use nuclear doctrine: Key drivers and implications
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2022
Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session

North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022
Kim Jong Un says he will ‘never give up’ nuclear weapons, rejects future talks

Kim Jong Un says he will ‘never give up’ nuclear weapons, rejects future talks

North Korea reveals new nuclear doctrine that says it may launch nuclear strike in response to ‘non-nuclear’ attacks

Kim Jong Un says he will ‘never give up’ nuclear weapons, rejects future talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2022
Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover

Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover

State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely

Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022
Stage set for big event on North Korea’s National Day, but parade unlikely
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Stage set for big event on North Korea’s National Day, but parade unlikely

Source says stages and screens installed in central Pyongyang, while Kim could make speech at parliamentary session

Stage set for big event on North Korea’s National Day, but parade unlikely
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 8, 2022
North Korean support for Ukraine invasion gives Russia leverage on peninsula
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North Korean support for Ukraine invasion gives Russia leverage on peninsula

Moscow has moved to solidify ties with Pyongyang since war began, but it still may be leaving the door open for Seoul

North Korean support for Ukraine invasion gives Russia leverage on peninsula
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 7, 2022
North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis
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North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis

Clubs under construction in major cities teach remote plane piloting and skydiving, acting as military recruitment tool

North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2022
Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains

Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains

Two-day gathering appears to focus on overall state policies rather than storm, but state media report short on details

Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 6, 2022
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