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Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says

Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says

New 2-hour program on 2021 ‘hardships’ reveals unseen military horse rides and more to bolster Kim personality cult

Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 1, 2022
US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon

US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon

Spokesperson stresses military readiness after North Korean missiles fly, voices frustration with sanctions enforcement

US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 1, 2022
Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
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Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220

Ankit Panda and the NK News team discuss Pyongyang’s longest-range test since 2017 and other missile miscellany

Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 1, 2022
US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

Top official alludes to ‘other options’ beyond sanctions, as experts say Pyongyang awaits Washington’s response

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022
Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test

Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test

Rare move follows DPRK’s longest-range launch since 2017, as presidendential candidates debate response to such threats

Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022
South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US

South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US

Ahn Cheol-soo wades into nuclear debate as North Korea tests record number of missiles in January

South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 28, 2022
North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems
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North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems

Cruise and tactical missiles that Pyongyang tested this week are difficult to track and provide little useful warning

North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 28, 2022
Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm

Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm

North Korean leader makes first public military factory visit in over 2 years as outmoding of air force bases continues

Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2022
North Korea fires two presumed ballistic missiles toward the East Sea: JCS

North Korea fires two presumed ballistic missiles toward the East Sea: JCS

Thursday’s launch marks the sixth test in January, the most by North Korea in one calendar month

North Korea fires two presumed ballistic missiles toward the East Sea: JCS
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 27, 2022
North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

Apparent test follows hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches earlier this month

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 25, 2022