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North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2023
North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
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North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears

Kim Jong Un may seek to accelerate development of subs, drones and ‘super-large’ nuclear warheads in near future

North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2023
North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia

North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia

State media appears to suggest South Korea and Japan face invasion if they deepen ties with alliance

North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2023
How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
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How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea

Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation

How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi April 5, 2023
US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says

Nuclear-capable B-52 flies over the peninsula with fighter jets in allies’ latest effort to bolster deterrence

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 5, 2023
Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking

Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking

Ri Chol Nam may have brokered weapons and bulletproof vests on behalf of Pyongyang, says UN Panel of Experts report

Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 5, 2023
North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway

North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway

State media warns of future military response while Kim Yo Jong also criticizes US support for Ukraine

North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2023
Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Former UN special rapporteur has stated Tatmadaw may seek weapons imports to help it stamp out civilian resistance

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 3, 2023
North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
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North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis

Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2023