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UNSC meeting on North Korea missile launch falls flat, just ahead of new test

UNSC meeting on North Korea missile launch falls flat, just ahead of new test

UN Security Council fails to condemn last week’s launch of ‘hypersonic’ weapon due to opposition from Russia and China

UNSC meeting on North Korea missile launch falls flat, just ahead of new test
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 11, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Dec. 28 to Jan. 6
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The week in North Korean state media: A review of Dec. 28 to Jan. 6

An analytical look at the party plenum, hypersonic missile launch, new cartoons from a sanctioned studio and more

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Dec. 28 to Jan. 6
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2022
North Korea signals big events for upcoming birthdays of former leaders

North Korea signals big events for upcoming birthdays of former leaders

Military parades common on past holidays as Kim Jong Il's February birthday to fall during Beijing Olympics

North Korea signals big events for upcoming birthdays of former leaders
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2022
Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
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Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022

Short-range missile launches present new challenges to existing defense systems, but Kim knows he can get away scot-free

Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 5, 2022
ROK military initially thought border crosser was fleeing to South Korea: JCS

ROK military initially thought border crosser was fleeing to South Korea: JCS

Investigation finds critical errors hindered response, as President Moon Jae-in condemns ‘failure of border operations’

ROK military initially thought border crosser was fleeing to South Korea: JCS
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 5, 2022
North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea

North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea

Test comes days after political event in Pyongyang where Kim Jong Un vowed to continue bolstering weapons capabilities

North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 5, 2022
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 3, 2022
Moon Jae-in vows to keep improving ties with North Korea until end of term

Moon Jae-in vows to keep improving ties with North Korea until end of term

In final New Year’s address, the South Korean president asks the next administration to continue inter-Korean dialogue

Moon Jae-in vows to keep improving ties with North Korea until end of term
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 3, 2022
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
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Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31

Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro January 3, 2022
Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2021