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Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service
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Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service

The DPRK’s shock detachments realize a dream of early communist leaders and provide a path to social advancement

Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 25, 2022
North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

Longest-range nuclear weapon test since 2017 intended to 'contain' U.S. military threats, Pyongyang says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium

Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium

South Korean president criticizes ‘grave threat’ posed by DPRK’s launch of long-range ballistic missile

Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
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North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region

More launches and another nuclear test are likely as Seoul refocuses on deterrence and containment

North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 24, 2022
South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch

South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch

Live fire of ‘joint ground-sea-air’ missile systems comes after DPRK tests first long-range missile since 2017

South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
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North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery

NK Pro outlines what to expect ahead of future rocket launch, amid no signs of overhaul work at Sohae launching ground

North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 23, 2022
South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says it discussed proposal with ministry due to North Korea’s ‘military trends’

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 23, 2022
South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border

South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border

ROK Navy chief cites North Korea and international conflicts as country launches 8th new frigate since 2016

South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 23, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Two sides disagree about whether North Korea’s latest weapons test on Sunday violated inter-Korean military agreement

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022