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December 24, 2024

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Seoul risks losing moral high ground with tit-for-tat retaliation to North Korea

Seoul risks losing moral high ground with tit-for-tat retaliation to North Korea

Rules of engagement allow for self-defense but not revenge, and knowing difference is key for international support

Seoul risks losing moral high ground with tit-for-tat retaliation to North Korea
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum January 6, 2023
Seoul concedes North Korean drone breached no-fly zone near presidential office

Seoul concedes North Korean drone breached no-fly zone near presidential office

Belated admission comes after ROK military repeatedly denied reports about security failure for more than a week

Seoul concedes North Korean drone breached no-fly zone near presidential office
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 5, 2023
North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
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North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more

In the first of a two-part series, NK Pro journalists give their predictions about what to expect from the DPRK in 2023

North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
NK Pro
NK Pro January 5, 2023
How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending
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How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending

Armed forces and munitions producers compete for resources but also have a shared interest in blocking demilitarization

How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 4, 2023
US, ROK affirm joint planning on DPRK nukes, but no ‘joint nuclear exercises’

US, ROK affirm joint planning on DPRK nukes, but no ‘joint nuclear exercises’

White House says allies are on the same page after conflicting statements on nuclear exercises and extended deterrence

US, ROK affirm joint planning on DPRK nukes, but no ‘joint nuclear exercises’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2023
Yoon orders top officials to review suspending military deal with North Korea

Yoon orders top officials to review suspending military deal with North Korea

Seoul has accused DPRK of violating 2018 agreement multiple times in recent months, most recently during drone intrusion

Yoon orders top officials to review suspending military deal with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 4, 2023
US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says

US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says

President appears to contradict Yoon Suk-yeol’s statement that allies planning larger role for Seoul in nuclear planning

US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea
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Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea

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

Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro January 3, 2023
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 3, 2023
Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
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Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup

Pak Jong Chon’s removal from top positions hints at dissatisfaction with military units, as over 50 officials reshuffled

Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 2, 2023