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EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
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EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign

NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills

EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 14, 2022
US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US official says Biden to warn China that US will boost military presence in region if DPRK keeps up weapons program

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 14, 2022
Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages

Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages

DPRK’s Soviet-era fleet in desperate need of modernization, but experts say costs involved may be too big to overcome

Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 11, 2022
South and North Korea deny giving ammo to opposite sides in Ukraine war

South and North Korea deny giving ammo to opposite sides in Ukraine war

Seoul says it ‘will not aid’ weapons to Ukraine, while Pyongyang has said it has no present ‘arms dealings’ with Russia

South and North Korea deny giving ammo to opposite sides in Ukraine war
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 11, 2022
Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase

Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase

WMD headquarters proposed by defense ministry would also assist with responses to cyber, electronic and space threats

Seoul seeks to upgrade nuclear response center as North Korean threats increase
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 10, 2022
US sanctions North Korean airline officials after record number of missile tests

US sanctions North Korean airline officials after record number of missile tests

Treasury alleges men helped DPRK fund weapons programs, while doubling down on designation of Tornado Cash crypto mixer

US sanctions North Korean airline officials after record number of missile tests
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 9, 2022
North Korean missile that landed near ROK waters a Soviet-inspired SA-5: Seoul

North Korean missile that landed near ROK waters a Soviet-inspired SA-5: Seoul

Recovered debris shows DPRK projectile launched across maritime border is similar to Russian weapons in use in Ukraine

North Korean missile that landed near ROK waters a Soviet-inspired SA-5: Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2022
What to make of North Korea’s historic week of missile tests – Ep. 261
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What to make of North Korea’s historic week of missile tests – Ep. 261

The NK News team breaks down growing hostility on the peninsula that has pushed tensions to highest level in years

What to make of North Korea’s historic week of missile tests – Ep. 261
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 8, 2022
Suspending military drills due to North Korean ‘threats’ not an option: Seoul

Suspending military drills due to North Korean ‘threats’ not an option: Seoul

Defense minister’s comments come after DPRK launched at least 33 missiles last week in protest of US-ROK air exercises

Suspending military drills due to North Korean ‘threats’ not an option: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 8, 2022
North Korea denies US accusations it has begun arms sales to Russia

North Korea denies US accusations it has begun arms sales to Russia

Pyongyang also slams UN chief for ‘prejudiced behavior’ after he condemned DPRK’s series of missile launches last week

North Korea denies US accusations it has begun arms sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2022