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North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills

Warning comes hours after South Korea announced date for table-top exercises with US on DPRK nuclear use scenario

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2023
Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes

Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes

White paper says stockpile has increased from 50 to 70 kg, as DPRK seeks fissile material for tactical nuclear weapons

Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 16, 2023
Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else

Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else

‘The North Korean Army’ mines sources in multiple languages to deliver rich but accessible account of the DPRK

Book review: A history of North Korea found nowhere else
David Tizzard
David Tizzard February 15, 2023
Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275
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Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275

David Cheng Chang discusses how the fight over territory morphed into one over prisoners of war

Why the Korean War was actually two separate conflicts – Ep. 275
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 14, 2023
New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
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New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles

Recently revealed ICBM units may have new commanders, while Politburo Presidium member a conspicuous no-show at parade

New military promotions appear to underscore North Korea’s focus on missiles
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser February 14, 2023
O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90

O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90

Revolutionary family ensured quick rise in Pyongyang, but botched reforms in 1980s set back his political career

O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy February 13, 2023
Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations
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Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations

The bomb may prevent DPRK from invading and full-scale war, but US extended deterrence already provides same benefits

Why a South Korean nuclear program won’t deter North Korean provocations
Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say

Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say

Defectors and analysts raise multiple reasons for introducing her, from humanizing leader to fortifying hereditary rule

Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 13, 2023
New missile and Kim Jong Un’s daughter steal show at military parade – Ep. 274
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New missile and Kim Jong Un’s daughter steal show at military parade – Ep. 274

The NK News team discusses what to make of North Korea’s latest nighttime spectacle

New missile and Kim Jong Un’s daughter steal show at military parade – Ep. 274
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 10, 2023
Parade flag hints at existence of yet another new North Korean ICBM
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Parade flag hints at existence of yet another new North Korean ICBM

Illustration of previously unseen white missile suggests DPRK has created unit for weapon ordered in five-year plan

Parade flag hints at existence of yet another new North Korean ICBM
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 10, 2023