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Illuminated jets fly over Pyongyang in latest sign of imminent military parade

Illuminated jets fly over Pyongyang in latest sign of imminent military parade

Event could feature new missiles, drones and other weapons in what would be the DPRK’s fifth after-dark parade

Illuminated jets fly over Pyongyang in latest sign of imminent military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 8, 2023
Why balloons could be the next weapon in North Korea’s ever-expanding arsenal

Why balloons could be the next weapon in North Korea’s ever-expanding arsenal

Incidents involving Chinese and DPRK balloons highlight how they can pose threats in multi-domain conflict, expert says

Why balloons could be the next weapon in North Korea’s ever-expanding arsenal
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 7, 2023
What to expect from North Korea’s military parade, and when to tune in
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What to expect from North Korea’s military parade, and when to tune in

Signs point to a nighttime event to mark Feb. 8 holiday, featuring over 13,000 soldiers and DPRK’s biggest weapons

What to expect from North Korea’s military parade, and when to tune in
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2023
Kim Jong Un reappears at military meeting, orders ‘intensified’ training

Kim Jong Un reappears at military meeting, orders ‘intensified’ training

Meeting on eve of likely military parade marks North Korean leader’s first appearance in over one month

Kim Jong Un reappears at military meeting, orders ‘intensified’ training
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2023
North Korean balloon flew into ROK airspace but didn’t pose threat, Seoul says

North Korean balloon flew into ROK airspace but didn’t pose threat, Seoul says

Military reportedly concluded it was a weather balloon, following controversy over Chinese ballon that overflew US

North Korean balloon flew into ROK airspace but didn’t pose threat, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy February 6, 2023
Jets fly over Pyongyang overnight in likely training for military parade

Jets fly over Pyongyang overnight in likely training for military parade

Videos seen by NK News show planes with flares and LED lights, while photos show preparations in Kim Il Sung Square

Jets fly over Pyongyang overnight in likely training for military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko February 4, 2023
US, ROK hold second joint air drills in a week against North Korean threat

US, ROK hold second joint air drills in a week against North Korean threat

US defense secretary pledged earlier this week to continue deploying strategic assets to Seoul

US, ROK hold second joint air drills in a week against North Korean threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 3, 2023
North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2023
Timeline: From South Korean nukes to North Korean lockdown
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Timeline: From South Korean nukes to North Korean lockdown

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from January 1 - January 31

Timeline: From South Korean nukes to North Korean lockdown
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2023
Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage

Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage

‘Agents of Subversion’ reveals how the conflict provided a shot in the arm for a fledgling agency called the CIA

Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia February 3, 2023