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State media review: North Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test
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State media review: North Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test

An in-depth analysis of missile launch reactions, an international art festival, attacks on Yoon Suk-yeol and more

State media review: North Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 31, 2022
Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?
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Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?

There are several reasons why DPRK may have manipulated photos and video of latest test, including to cover earlier fail

Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?

What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?

The move would open a door for better US-DPRK relations but set a damning precedent for global nonproliferation

What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 29, 2022
North Korea’s ICBM test and what comes next – NKNews Podcast Ep. 229
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North Korea’s ICBM test and what comes next – NKNews Podcast Ep. 229

The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s claim that it launched a Hwasong-17 missile, Seoul’s response and more

North Korea’s ICBM test and what comes next – NKNews Podcast Ep. 229
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 29, 2022
Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington

Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington

Park Jin likely to share and expand on president-elect’s North Korea and alliance policies ahead of May inauguration

Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2022
North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

Kim Jong Un attends banquet for officials and scientists after ‘successful’ Hwasong-17 launch that may not have happened

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2022
Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
NK PRO

Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims

NK Pro analysis finds state TV aired footage of Hwasong-17 test likely shot on March 16 or before, not March 24

Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash

North Korean leader expresses ‘deep sympathy’ in letter after Chinese plane goes down with 132 onboard

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 22, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Two sides disagree about whether North Korea’s latest weapons test on Sunday violated inter-Korean military agreement

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2022
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