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Timeline: From US-ROK drills to Yoon’s ‘audacious plan’ for North Korea
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Timeline: From US-ROK drills to Yoon’s ‘audacious plan’ for North Korea

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

Timeline: From US-ROK drills to Yoon’s ‘audacious plan’ for North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro September 5, 2022
US, ROK, Japan weigh joint responses if North Korea conducts nuclear test

US, ROK, Japan weigh joint responses if North Korea conducts nuclear test

South Korea’s top security adviser vows ‘different’ measures from past after meeting with US and Japanese counterparts

US, ROK, Japan weigh joint responses if North Korea conducts nuclear test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 2, 2022
North Korea in August 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in August 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro September 2, 2022
North Korea appears to test rocket engine at main spaceport: Imagery

North Korea appears to test rocket engine at main spaceport: Imagery

Vegetation die-off visible at Sohae vertical engine test stand this week, amid signs of new upgrades at launchpad

North Korea appears to test rocket engine at main spaceport: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2022
US-ROK joint drills wrap up as North Korea denounces ‘nuclear wargame’

US-ROK joint drills wrap up as North Korea denounces ‘nuclear wargame’

Pentagon says all countries have right to conduct military drills and that Ulchi Freedom Shield is defensive in nature

US-ROK joint drills wrap up as North Korea denounces ‘nuclear wargame’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 1, 2022
US, ROK conduct live-fire drills in simulated response to North Korean invasion

US, ROK conduct live-fire drills in simulated response to North Korean invasion

Exercises are largest ever by combined army division and featured tanks, Hellfire missiles and multiple rocket launchers

US, ROK conduct live-fire drills in simulated response to North Korean invasion
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 31, 2022
North Korean paramilitary leaders gather for training amid ‘constant’ war threat

North Korean paramilitary leaders gather for training amid ‘constant’ war threat

Top official says civil defense force needs to modernize and improve command structure at two-day meeting

North Korean paramilitary leaders gather for training amid ‘constant’ war threat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 31, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol seeks record defense budget to counter North Korean threats

Yoon Suk-yeol seeks record defense budget to counter North Korean threats

4.6% increase in South Korean military spending comes despite administration’s belt-tightening policy

Yoon Suk-yeol seeks record defense budget to counter North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 30, 2022
North Korea has up to 5K tons of cyanide and other chemical weapons: Report

North Korea has up to 5K tons of cyanide and other chemical weapons: Report

US and South Korea must adjust war plans to focus on 'actual' chemical, cyber and nuclear threats, think tanks say

North Korea has up to 5K tons of cyanide and other chemical weapons: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 30, 2022
Why it’s in America’s interest to withdraw troops from Korea – Ep. 251
Podcast

Why it’s in America’s interest to withdraw troops from Korea – Ep. 251

Doug Bandow discusses the limits of US power on the peninsula and why Seoul can effectively defend against North Korea

Why it’s in America’s interest to withdraw troops from Korea – Ep. 251
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News August 30, 2022