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Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
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Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang

North Korea may have refrained from new missile reveals or launches due to Winter Olympics and resource constraints

Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 17, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
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North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm

Farm project comes amid nationwide food shortages and is latest military installation to be repurposed in recent years

North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
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The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10

An analysis of the DPRK’s missile boasts, volunteers dispatched to the countryside, revolutionary marches and more

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 10, 2022
North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery

North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery

Scale of celebrations for Feb. 16 holiday unclear, but major parade featuring heavy weapons expected by April

North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko February 9, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s private beach used to launch missiles last month: Analysis
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Kim Jong Un’s private beach used to launch missiles last month: Analysis

Revelation raises new questions over whether North Korean leader concealed presence at late-January missile tests

Kim Jong Un’s private beach used to launch missiles last month: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 8, 2022
Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans

Supreme People’s Assembly maintains high defense spending levels while boosting pandemic budget

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 8, 2022
North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis
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North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis

Kim Jong Un also rode horse on private beach next to hotel for new propaganda film, NK Pro has found

North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2022
South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
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South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate

NK Pro has transcribed and translated the four candidates’ remarks on foreign, defense and inter-Korean policy

South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
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Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China

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

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2022
North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2022